About this episode

This episode examines Steven Spielberg's depiction of Frank Abagnale Jr. in 'Catch Me If You Can' while discussing authenticity in storytelling and relationships.

Building on recent discussions of authenticity in storytelling and relationships, this week's episode examines Steven Spielberg's depiction of the infamously dishonest American conman Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can . Contact Us Email: contact@jimmybernasconi.com

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Bernasconi

Topics covered

• authenticity
• storytelling
• relationships
• deviance
• film analysis

Keywords

• Catch Me If You Can
• Frank Abagnale Jr.
• Steven Spielberg
• authenticity
• storytelling
• deviance

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Books & works: Catch Me If You Can

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