About this episode

The episode features a visit to La Sagrada Família, an interview with Steven Spielberg about his new film and beliefs, and a behind-the-scenes look at the musical Ragtime.

Seth Doane heads to Barcelona for a visit to La Sagrada Família,   the largest unfinished Catholic Church in the world, designed by the late pioneering architect Antoni   Gaudí, which has been under construction since 1882. Ben Mankiewicz talks with legendary director Steven Spielberg about his new film “Disclosure Day,” his career, and Spielberg's belief that there are aliens among us. Mo Rocca goes behind the scenes of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Ragtime,” based on the bestselling novel by E.L. Doctorow.

People in this episode

Hosts: Seth Doane, Ben Mankiewicz, Mo Rocca

Guest: Steven Spielberg

Topics covered

• architecture
• film
• theater
• interviews
• cultural commentary

Keywords

• La Sagrada Família
• Steven Spielberg
• Disclosure Day
• Ragtime
• E.L. Doctorow
• Barcelona
• interview
• theater
• film

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: La Sagrada Família, Disclosure Day, Ragtime

Places: Barcelona

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