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Oliver Stone: Part II of the Fresh Air Interview

As a Vietnam veteran, Stone was able to enroll in film school on the GI Bill. His success as a screenwriter opened the door for him to direct. He talks about the trajectory of his career, and how he learned to work within the Hollywood system.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 18, 1990: Interview with Oliver Stone; Review of two album of music conducted by Arturo Toscanini; Interview with Sefane Mellino and Mathieu Canavese; Commentary on…
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