Audio recording of an interview with Holly Hunter in front of a live audience undertaken as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with an introduction after a number of film clips showcasing Hunter's work have been played to the audience. Questions are then put to Hunter by host Sandra Hebron. The recording comprises a question and answer session with members of the audience from 41.13 on track 1.
A summary of topics discussed is included below.
Track 1:
00:00 Introductions and film clips
11.23 Career background
15.14 Her work in Theatre and transitioning into film
18.08 Raising Arizona and Broadcast News
24.14 Working with directors
28.54 Winning an Academy Award
34.00 Thirteen, working with Catherine Hardwicke
41.13 Acting on the West End
51.01 Abortion rights in the USA
53.12 Personal sacrifices for roles
59.32 Acting as a profession
Track 2:
00:00 Commentary on films
01.18 Playing Billy Jean King
02.21 Making Crash with David Cronenberg.
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: Bridget Jones Diary; Crash and Thirteen.
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