Writer director Cord Jefferson (American Fiction) and host Ben Mankiewicz talk life transitions, bravery, and family for this in-depth conversation. Jefferson charts his path from journalist to TV writer to first-time film director of 2023’s celebrated American Fiction. He shares the movies important to him and gives his take on the ending of Shawshank Redemption.

FILMS MENTIONED:

American Fiction

Saltburn 

Promising Young Woman 

Sex, Lies, and Videotape

Master of None

The Good Place

Succession*

Watchmen*

The People vs. Larry Flynt

Do The Right Thing

Jacob’s Ladder

Clueless 

Cruel Intentions

Dangerous Liaisons

Punch-Drunk Love

Shawshank Redemption

Paths of Glory

The Killing

Eyes Wide Shut

Full Metal Jacket*

Pulp Fiction*

Young Frankenstein

Blazing Saddles*

Philadelphia

*Available on Max as of 2/6 (Availability of titles subject to change)
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