John Badham: Navigating the Challenges of Directing in Film and Television

In this episode of "Movie Talk," host Julian Schlossberg converses with John Badham, a distinguished director in film and television. Badham shares his journey from a segregated Alabama upbringing to his education at Yale and his transition from television to film directing. He reflects on his first directing job, the challenges of working in television, and the differences between TV and film production. The discussion highlights his work on notable projects like "Saturday Night Fever" and "Bird on a Wire," emphasizing the importance of collaboration, casting, and adapting to different genres in filmmaking.