Being There and the Evolution of a Screenplay

Being There and the Evolution of a Screenplay provides an insightful look at the drafting of one of Hollywood history''s greatest scripts. Being There (1979) is generally considered the final film in Hal Ashby''s triumphant 1970s career, which included the likes of Harold and Maude (1971) and Shampoo (1975). The film also showcases Peter Sellers''s last great performance. In 2005, the Writers Guil...