About this episode

Filmmaker Mark Joseph discusses the 19-year journey of bringing Ronald Reagan's life to the screen, sharing insider stories and insights from his new book.

From Hollywood hurdles to historic accuracy, filmmaker Mark Joseph reveals the 19-year journey behind bringing Ronald Reagan’s life to the screen. Hear insider stories from the set, the surprising Soviet vantage point, and why audiences embraced the film despite critical pushback. Explore Reagan’s leadership, resilience, and strategic brilliance through firsthand accounts from those who knew him best. Plus, insights from Joseph’s new book, "Making Reagan," and where to watch the film now.

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Joseph

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• Ronald Reagan
• historical accuracy
• leadership
• resilience
• strategic brilliance

Keywords

• Reagan
• Mark Joseph
• Hollywood
• film
• leadership
• Soviet
• Making Reagan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hollywood

Books & works: Making Reagan

Places: Soviet

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