In this episode, Dr. Despina Afentouli of Modern Odyssey interviews Professor Andreas Manolikakis on Greek-American director, producer, writer, and actor, Elias Kazan, at The Actors Studio Drama School. Award-winning director, producer, and writer Elias Kazan (“America America”, “The Death of a Salesman", “A Streetcar Named Desire”, “East of Eden” and others), was a co-founder of the Actors Studio (“Method Acting”). Kazan directed films dealing with social issues or issues that mattered to him and worked with famous actors (Marlon Brando, James Dean, and others) and highly regarded screenwriters (like Tennessee Williams). The New York Times described Kazan as “one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history”. Professor Manolikakis, as the Chair and Professor of Directing and Acting at Pace University, a Lifetime Member and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Actors Studio talks to Dr. Afentouli about Elias Kazan’s work and legacy. Modern Odyssey features interviews with leaders, artists, and prime movers on issues that aim to inspire. The adventure of life, as Odysseus’ epic journey to Ithaca - a symbol of timeless values, and human stories worth telling. For more information on BronxNet visit us at- https://bronxnet.org/ Follow us on Facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/BronxNetTV Follow us on Twitter at- https://twitter.com/BronxnetTV Follow us on Instagram at- https://www.instagram.com/bronxnettv Follow us on LinkedIn at- https://www.linkedin.com/company/bronxnet-community-television
