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Raising Kane

The Life and Work of Herman J. Mankiewicz

Originally a journalist and a member of the Algonquin Round Table, Herman J. Mankiewicz is known for his films, his ability to fix others’ works, his flashes of satire and humor, and his feuds and “fuel-filled” life. He was a talented screenwriter, with credits including The Wizard of Oz, Dinner at Eight, Pride of the Yankees, and Citizen Kane. A recent biopic of Mank was released that portrays him as the master creator of Citizen Kane and reignites a decades-old debate. This week Leigh and P. T. discuss his writings and how well this new film about the filmmaker captures the real Mank. Warning: Mank’s world is interesting but not for the fainthearted!