George Plimpton
KNOWN FOR
Participatory journalism that led him to suit up with sports teams including Detroit Lions and Boston Celtics
AMERICAN MASTERS FILM
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself (May 2014)Directed by Luke Poling & Tom Bean
Written Features
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
George Plimpton’s style represented a different America
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
George Plimpton Trading Cards
American Masters is proud to feature George Plimpton in its second series of vintage trading...
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
Preview the Film with American Masters and The Paris Review
Video Features
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself - Trailer
Journalist George Plimpton was a writer, Paris Review editor, amateur sportsman and more.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
Plimpton Gives Writer Jay McInerney His Debut
Plimpton published McInerney's first story ever in The Paris Review in 1982.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
Robert F. Kennedy: Friend and Admirer of George Plimpton
In this excerpt, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recalls his father's admiration for Plimpton.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
George Plimpton at the Helm of The Paris Review
Plimpton shaped the prestigious literary magazine with the flair of a kindly ringmaster.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
George Plimpton: Making a Success out of Failure
Journalist George Plimpton did not show early promise when he failed at Exeter Academy.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
Ric Burns on George Plimpton's Death
Documentary filmmaker Ric Burns describes the surprise of George Plimpton's death.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
Peter Matthiessen Interview About The Paris Review
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927 – April 5, 2014) co-founded The Paris Review in 1953.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
Filmmakers' Interview: Making a Film on George Plimpton
Luke Poling and Tom Bean talk about collaborative documentary filmmaking.
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
George Plimpton's Famous April Fool's Day Joke
Plimpton's assistant was tasked with keeping his Sports Illustrated hoax going.
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Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
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Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself