West Side Story with Steven Spielberg and Damien Chazelle (Ep. 341)
The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
Updating 'West Side Story' for a new generation
This chapter discusses the process of updating the classic musical 'West Side Story' while maintaining its timeless elements. They talk about incorporating contemporary dialogue and starting the story with the slum reclamation project. The chapter also focuses on the production design, locations, and costumes used to create the vision of 1957 New York City.
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