Mr. Buchman Goes To Washington

4.3 (12)
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Based on a true story. Sidney Buchman was nominated for four Oscars, but his career came to a screeching halt when he was accused of communist ties. In a wild true story of art imitating life, Sidney, who wrote "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington", would have his own face-off with Washington, when he was pressured to "name names" of other suspected communists to get himself off the hook. Would Sidney choose his honor, or his career? Michael B. Silver, Sidney's real-life grandson (and an accomplished actor and writer himself), plays his grandfather in this scripted audio drama podcast reminiscent of TV and movies like "The West Wing", and "The Trial Of The Chicago 7".

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Based on a true story. Sidney Buchman was nominated for four Oscars, but his career came to a screeching halt when he was accused of communist ties. In a wild true story of art imitating life, Sidney, who wrote "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington", would have his own face-off with Washington, when he was pressured to name names of other suspected communists, or face being blacklisted. Experience Sidney's story in this fully-scripted audio drama, starring Sidney's grandson (an accomplished actor and writer himself), playing Sidney (Michael B. Silver). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12 Ratings

Very sharply produced

08/13/2024

Moroccan777

Great performances, fun peppy score, and fast paced dialogue
Great podcast

08/05/2024

lodbdjsj

Very nicely written with great audio effects
Timely and riveting

08/05/2024

Jackspoppa

Despite the fact that this story takes place 70 years ago, the themes couldn’t be more timely: What are you willing to sacrifice to keep our democracy? The story of Sidney Buchman could all-but happen today. The writing is smart and sharp, with top rate vocal performances, and a sound design that keeps the story moving at a brisk clip. This is a fast-paced drama, not a thriller. But well worth the listen!
Compelling and Thought Provoking

08/04/2024

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Really well-produced and sharply written, thoughtful and still relevant all these years later.

Based on a true story. Sidney Buchman was nominated for four Oscars, but his career came to a screeching halt when he was accused of communist ties. In a wild true story of art imitating life, Sidney, who wrote "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington", would have his own face-off with Washington, when he was pressured to "name names" of other suspected communists to get himself off the hook. Would Sidney choose his honor, or his career? Michael B. Silver, Sidney's real-life grandson (and an accomplished actor and writer himself), plays his grandfather in this scripted audio drama podcast reminiscent of TV and movies like "The West Wing", and "The Trial Of The Chicago 7".