William Friedkin - William Friedkin may be best known for his film The Exorcist, one of the most terrifying films of all time. It received ten Academy Award nominations including Best Director and Best Picture. One of the most powerful film directors of the 1970s, Friedkin was representative of Hollywood's first wave of hip, hot, young super-directors.
Famed for his boisterous talent, Friedkin earned a reputation for drawing out brilliant performances from his actors. Just five years after making his feature film debut, Friedkin snagged the Best Director Oscar for The French Connection.
Joseph Pascal - Joseph Pascal is co-founder and president of the Hudson Union Society.
Pascal is from Long Island and received his M.B.A. at Oxford.
William Friedkin, director of The Exorcist and The French Connection, discusses his legendary film career. He describes his on-set experiences, and explores the past, present, and future of the film industry.
This is a really fantastic talk for any film buff. Love the highlight about how the car chase scene in The French Connection was shot: "There was no film office...just bribes."