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Matthew McConaughey on Richard Linklater as a Director

Matthew McConaughey talks about Richard Linklater's ability to capture authentic moments.

Aired 09/01/2017

American Masters

Matthew McConaughey on Richard Linklater as a Director

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Matthew McConaughey talks about Richard Linklater's ability to capture authentic moments.

Editor Sandra Adair and actor Matthew McConaughey talk about Richard Linklater's ability to capture authentic moments on the set of Dazed and Confused. Through his unique directorial approach and his ability to collaborate with the cast, Linklater built stories around the texture of a moment in time.

Aired 09/01/2017

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Bringing a film to life with "Everybody Wants Some"

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 2m 23s | Visit the set of "Everybody Wants Some" and see Linklaters direction and strategy. (2m 23s)

Glenn Powell talks about Linklater's creativity and humility

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 1m 38s | Glenn Powell describes the autonomy and creativity Linklater gives actors. (1m 38s)

Linklater and Matthew McConaughey on "Dazed and Confused"

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 2m 47s | Linklater and Matthew McConaughey talk about "Dazed and Confused." (2m 47s)

Making "School of Rock" with Richard Linklater

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 2m 30s | Jack Black and Richard Linklater talk about the making of "School of Rock" (2m 30s)

Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny - Trailer

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Preview: 9/1/2017 | 38s | Learn about Richard Linklater, the filmmaker behind Dazed and Confused, Boyhood, and more. (38s)

Richard Linklater's process behind "Everybody Wants Some"

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 2m 41s | Take a look behind the scenes of "Everybody Wants Some." (2m 41s)

Richard Linklater's Roots with the Austin Film Society

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 2m 4s | Because of Linklater's unstoppable energy, the Austin Film Society was born. (2m 4s)

Watching "Boyhood" Come to Life

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 2m 38s | Richard Linklater and the cast of "Boyhood" discuss how the film developed over time. (2m 38s)

Why Linklater's "Waking Life" was a groundbreaking film

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 1m 58s | Waking Life introduced a new, low-budget way for Richard Linklater to make his films. (1m 58s)

Why Richard Linklater makes films about time

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Clip: 9/1/2017 | 3m 7s | Ellar Coltrane on Linklater's focus on time and his effort to make films about real people (3m 7s)

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