Marc Pachter: The art of the interview

The video discusses the creation and execution of the living self-portrait series, focusing on interviewing older Americans to capture their life stories. The speaker emphasizes the importance of empathy in interviews and shares experiences with notable figures like Clare Boothe Luce and Steve Martin. The series aims to reveal personal truths and life narratives, highlighting the energy and life force of interviewees.

What was the main purpose of the living self-portrait series?

Why did the speaker choose to focus on older individuals for the interviews?

How did the speaker describe the difference between empathic interviews and other types of interviews?

What did the speaker learn from the interview with Senator William Fulbright?

What qualities did the speaker believe were important for a successful interview?

What did the speaker conclude about the importance of energy in interviews?

How did the speaker feel about interviewing modest individuals?

What was the speaker's approach to getting interviewees to share their stories?

What was the significance of the phrase 'memento mori' in the context of the interview with Agnes de Mille?

What was the reaction of the audience during the interview with Agnes de Mille?