The late, great director (The Graduate, Angels in America) discusses his 50-year career.

Mike Nichols American Masters

Premiered January 29, 2016
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Mike Nichols

Meet one of America’s late, great directors, Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Angels in America), who discusses his life and 50-year artistic career, from the comedy duo Nichols and May to his final film, Charlie Wilson’s War. The documentary includes new interviews with Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Nathan Lane, Paul Simon and more, plus insights from Nichols’ acclaimed films. Directed by Elaine May.

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American Masters

American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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