Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

Remembering Jonathan Demme, director of eclectic, edgy films

Hari Sreenivasan remembers Jonathan Demme, who died Wednesday at the age of 73.

Aired 04/26/2017

PBS News Hour

Remembering Jonathan Demme, director of eclectic, edgy films

Clip: 4/26/2017 | 4m

Hari Sreenivasan remembers Jonathan Demme, who died Wednesday at the age of 73.

Jonathan Demme earned critical and commercial success with "Silence of the Lambs," but his career as a film director went beyond crime-thrillers. He made acclaimed dramas, comedies and concert movies, too. Hari Sreenivasan remembers Demme, who died Wednesday at the age of 73, with film critic Mike Sargent.

Aired 04/26/2017

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

A border wall can take a heavy toll on endangered wildlife

Clip: 4/26/2017 | 7m 52s | How would a wall stretching from California to Texas affect the wildlife that live there? (7m 52s)

How Trump’s first 100 days compares to past presidencies

Clip: 4/26/2017 | 11m 39s | John Yang offers a recap of the president’s domestic moves and more. (11m 39s)

How Trump’s tax plan could exacerbate inequality

Clip: 4/26/2017 | 5m 51s | Trump's tax reform calls for eliminating the alternative minimum tax and the estate tax. (5m 51s)

Mulvaney: Trump tax plan benefits middle class, businesses

Clip: 4/26/2017 | 11m 12s | White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney sat down with Judy Woodruff. (11m 12s)

News Wrap: Mnuchin says tax reform plan won’t raise deficit

Clip: 4/26/2017 | 4m 51s | The Trump administration offered a tax reform plan that includes cutting corporate taxes. (4m 51s)

Sebastian Junger on consequences of not stepping in on Syria

Clip: 4/26/2017 | 5m 36s | Sebastian Junger on the ways that war in Syria spills over into crisis around the world. (5m 36s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?