1. The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood Robin Johnson 29:00

Sam Wasson, author of The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood, talks about his book which is much more than a detailed look at the making of a movie. He explores the broader political and cultural trends that impacted Hollywood and the nation.

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