The Education of Gore Vidal (2003)

  • NR
  • 06/30/2003 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 24m

The unfed mind devours itself

Overview

A contrarian and wickedly funny man, this PBS American Masters special explores Gore Vidal's extraordinary life and work, joining him at his cliff-side villa in Ravello, Italy.

Deborah Dickson

Director, Writer

Cast

Gore Vidal's headshot

Gore Vidal

Self
John F. Kennedy's headshot

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)
Dick Cavett's headshot

Dick Cavett

Self (archive footage)
Norman Mailer's headshot

Norman Mailer

Self (archive footage)
Sidney Lumet's headshot

Sidney Lumet

Self
Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Self
Susan Sarandon's headshot

Susan Sarandon

Self
Jacqueline Kennedy's headshot

Jacqueline Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

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