With A Fistful of Dollars in 1964, Sergio Leone inaugurated the classic movie genre that came to be known as the spaghetti western. This program explores Leone’s directorial career while underscoring his personal approach and commenting on the influences upon his art. Footage from the celebrated filmmaker’s final interview, previously unpublished letters and photographs, and interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Claudia Cardinale, James Woods, and Carla Leone project a colorful image of both the man and his methods. (58 minutes)