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Sidney Lumet on "Dog Day Afternoon"

Sidney Lumet describes the characters and the narrative drive behind "Dog Day Afternoon."

01/03/2017 | Rating NR

American Masters

Sidney Lumet on "Dog Day Afternoon"

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Sidney Lumet describes the characters and the narrative drive behind "Dog Day Afternoon."

With candor, humor and grace, Lumet reveals what matters to him as an artist and as a human being. The documentary features clips from Lumet’s films – 44 films made in 50 years – including Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, 12 Angry Men, Network and Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead.

01/03/2017 | Rating NR

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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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Preview: 1/3/2017 | 2m | Explore the socially conscious work of the director of “12 Angry Men” and “Network." (2m)

Lumet On Blacklisting

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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 3m 19s | Sidney Lumet describes his work on "Tragedy in a Temporary Town" (3m 19s)

Lumet's Motivation for Making "12 Angry Men"

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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 59s | Sidney Lumet describes his motivations for making the movie "12 Angry Men" (59s)

Lumet Talks About Network

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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 3m 36s | Sidney Lumet discusses his work on the film "Network" (3m 36s)

Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Katharine Hepburn

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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 2m 36s | Sidney Lumet speaks about his work with Katharine Hepburn. (2m 36s)

Sidney Lumet Recalls Working with Walter Cronkite

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Clip: 1/3/2017 | 2m 48s | Sidney Lumet speaks about his work adapting the radio show "You Are There" for television. (2m 48s)

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