About this episode

Eric Roberts discusses the themes of obsession and moral decay in Bob Fosse's final film, 'Star 80'.

The star of Bob Fosse’s final film unpacks the obsession, ambition and moral rot behind one of Hollywood’s darkest true crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keywords

• obsession
• ambition
• moral rot

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