My Place in the Sun

Life in the Golden Age of Hollywood and Washington (Screen Classics)

De: George Stevens Jr.

Narrado por: George Stevens Jr.

The son of a celebrated Hollywood director emerges from his father's shadow to claim his own place as a visionary force in American culture. George Stevens, Jr. tells an intimate and moving tale of his relationship with his Oscar-winning father and his own distinguished career in Hollywood and Washington. Fascinating people, priceless stories, and a behind-the-scenes view of some of America's major cultural and political events grace this riveting memoir.

George Stevens, Jr. grew up in Hollywood and worked on film classics with his father and writes vividly of his experience on the sets of A Place in the Sun (1951), Shane (1953), Giant (1956) and The Diary of Anne Frank (1959). He explores how the magnitude of his father's talent and achievements left him questioning his own creative path. The younger Stevens began to forge his unique career when legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow recruited him to elevate the Motion Picture Service at the United States Information Agency in John F. Kennedy's Washington. Stevens' trailblazing efforts initiated what has been called the "golden era" of USIA filmmaking and a call to respect motion pictures as art. His appointment as founding director of the American Film Institute in 1967 placed him at the forefront of culture and politics, safeguarding thousands of endangered films and training a new generation of filmmakers.

In My Place in the Sun, George Stevens, Jr. shares his lifelong passion for advancing the art of American film, enlightening audiences, and shining a spotlight on notable figures who inspire us. He provides an insightful look at Hollywood's Golden Age and an insider's account of Washington spanning six decades, bringing to life a sparkling era of American history and culture.

©2022 George Stevens, Jr. (P)2023 Stevens Entertainment LLC

Captivating

I couldn’t stop listening. It captures a century of American history and fascinating facts and personal viewpoints I haven’t heard before of wars, presidents, the arts, and those of influence who had power to affect all these areas. To have George’s voice being the one to tell the story makes it all the more special.

A star filled excellent book

From the moment Michael Stevens starts his family history, including the early days of film, I was hooked. Would recommend the book for anyone caring about excellence in film and the back story of the Kennedy center honors and nationally televised White House Christmas celebration

A generous affectionate memoir of Hollywood and Washington worlds greats and the arts they served.

Beautifully written and read. Amusing. Insightful. Affectionate. Moving. Amusing. Touching. A generous life of gifts and creative endeavours working with family, friends, and those whose names we know from history and today’s world of the performing arts and film and the world leaders who also supported the arts. Loved every thoughtful word.

More Movies, Less Politics

Very little about George Stevens...book gets lost in idolizing the Democrat Party, especially thinking RFK was a saint...couldn't be further from the truth. The reading was flat. The movie he made about his father, sans, politics was far superior to this book.