| Level | Item |
| Ref No | GUA/9/4/1/4/1/1 |
| Title | Samuel L Jackson |
| Date | 3 August 1998 |
| Extent | 1 audio cassette tape, 2 WAV files (638.MB and 253.6 MB), 1 floppy disk, 1 unix executable file (124KB) and 1 PDF (262KB). |
| Creator Name | Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967- |
| British Film Institute (BFI), 1933- |
| Description | Audio recording and transcript of an interview with Samuel L Jackson in front of a live audience undertaken as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with applause after a number of film clips showcasing Jackson's work have been played to the audience. Questions are then put to Jackson by host Richard Jobson. The recording takes the form of a question and answer session with members of the audience from 13.33 on track 2.
A summary of topics discussed is included below.
Track 1:
00.00 Favourite performances and audience reactions
06.50 Working with Robert De Niro on the film Jackie Brown
09.38 His approach to character development and work in general
16.30 His love of playing golf
19.30 Opinions on drink and drugs in the acting world
22.22 Career development and approach to film roles
35.51 Experiences of working with Quentin Tarantino
42.36 Getting the role of Jules in the film Pulp Fiction
48.18 The craft of acting
51.36 Playing the role of Ordell in Jackie Brown
56.39 His relationship with Spike Lee
Track 2:
00.00 His relationship with Spike Lee (cont.)
01.30 Audience reactions to provocative dialogue in films
05.47 Experiences as the producer of the film Eve's Bayou and parallels with his own upbringing
13.33 Stories he would like to bring to the screen
15.00 His views on moving into directing
15.28 Upcoming role in Star Wars
16.08 Thoughts on going back to theatre acting
17.14 Problems encountered by black filmmakers
21.40 The salaries paid to film stars
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: A Time to Kill; Pulp Fiction; Jackie Brown; Coming to America; Die Hard with a Vengeance; Jungle Fever; Reservoir Dogs; Fresh and Eve's Bayou.
A full transcript of this interview is available as a PDF. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | Access to recording via GNM Digital Repository |
| Format | Tape recording |
| Electronic record |