It's an idea, the test of time.

You know, I just think it's an important idea for those of us who love film,

want to preserve film, because we're all connected to the pictures's cut, brought to you by the Directors Guild of America.

This episode, we're bringing you a special conversation between directors George

Stevens Jr. and Paul Thomas Anderson. Following the release of his memoir, My Place in the

Sun, Life in the Golden Age of Hollywood and Washington, Stevens reflects on his relationship

with his father, acclaimed director and two-term DGA president George Stevens,

and his unique vantage point to Guild history.

A DGA member since 51, Stevens Jr. is a founding director of the American Film Institute,

a co-creator of the Kennedy Center Honors and has directed numerous television episodes,

movies for television, and documentaries.

Listen on for his exclusive conversation with Paul Thomas Anderson, DGA Award

nominated director of Lickrish Pizza and There Will Be Blood.

The two talk about their shared valley upbringing,

Stevens' own path through the spotlight,

and what the legacy of his family in Hollywood and the Guild means to him.

Hello, my name is Paul Thomas Anderson. I'm here to interview George Stevens, Jr., about his book, My Place in the Sun, Life in the Golden

Age of Hollywood and Washington.

And I am George Stevens, Jr.

And I'm here to answer whatever tough questions Paul Thomas Anderson is going to ask me,

and I'm looking forward to it.

I don't know how much time we have, but George, I mean, the hard part here is I don't know how you've

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