Oliver Stone Shares Frustration of Financing Films Early in His Career, Calls Trump a 'Sad Figure'

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Following the release of his memoir ChasingTheLight, Oliver Stone appeared virtually on 'Real Time With Bill Maher' on Friday to discuss his career in the film industry and some obstacles he's encountered with financing and controversial subject matters

Appearing on 'Real Time With Bill Maher,' the director mentioned that he's had a dozen projects go through the"pipeline" but not be made, such as a film about Martin Luther King, Jr. that showed his wisdom and religion, but also his love of women.Real Time With Bill Maher

At the top of the show, Maher, who read the book — released in July —"in one big gulp," emphasized that making movies is a difficult business. Stone said that it's especially hard to make a film these days, as the subject matter has to be politically correct. The filmmaker noted that some of his projects have been a little bit controversial, and that he may not do well if he were starting out as a director today.

Looking back at his career, Stone mentioned that he's had a dozen projects go through the"pipeline" but not be made into feature films, such as a Martin Luther King, Jr. film. The film showed the wisdom and religion of King, but also his love of women — and that was viewed as too controversial.

 

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And denies Russian interference in our election. Yikes.

Oliver Stone worked as a propagandist for Putin ((

It is a little disappointing he would go on Maher's show.

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