Magazine arts show. Josie Rourke curates this celebrity-packed edition of Artsnight, looking at the changing idea of the hero in contemporary culture.
Josie Rourke, artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse, curates this celebrity-packed edition of Artsnight, looking at the changing idea of the hero in contemporary culture. She hears from screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and director James Marsh about why film-makers are looking to real life for the heroes of their stories. Actor Tom Hiddleston tells Josie about the challenges of becoming the American country singer Hank Williams for a forthcoming biopic, while Erin Brockovich explains how her life was transformed by Julia Robert's Oscar-winning portrayal of her. And Josie talks to Suffragette screen writer Abi Morgan about creating strong female leading roles.
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On Stage: A special season of programmes
Celebrate the smell of greasepaint & the roar of the crowd as the 麻豆社 goes to the theatre
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Abi Morgan
Duration: 00:25
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Erin Brockovich
Duration: 01:08
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Josie Rourke |
| Series Producer | John Mullen |
| Executive Producer | Janet Lee |
| Producer | Clem Hitchcock |
| Director | Clem Hitchcock |
Broadcast
- Fri 6 Nov 2015 23:00
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