Philip Baker Hall in SECRET HONOR: The Last Testament of Richard Nixon (1984)

"A fictionalized former President Richard M. Nixon offers a solitary, stream-of-consciousness reflection on his life and political career - and the 'true' reasons for the Watergate scandal and his resignation."

PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAY, RATHER THAN OUR USUAL TUESDAY!!

This is an online movie and play discussion group. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.

The Film:

SECRET HONOR
Directed by Robert Altman
Screenplay by Donald Freed and Arnold M. Stone, based on their 1983 play
With PHILIP BAKER HALL
1 hour 30 mins.
Available to rent on Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home, and to stream on the Criterion Channel and youtu.be/jZqsdGAfzYI?si=BRuOGNCryPzJK73w

The Play:

SECRET HONOR—THE LAST TESTAMENT OF RICHARD M. NIXON: A POLITICAL MYTH
By Donald Freed and Arnold M. Stone
Starts on page 1
https://archive.org/details/newplaysusa20000unse/page/1/mode/1up?view=theater