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Caleb Deschanel ASC - Hal Ashby and 'Being There'

Caleb Deschanel recounts his experience working with Hal Ashby and Peter Sellers on the set of 'Being There"

“In this episode Caleb Deschanel recounts his experience working with Hal Ashby and Peter Sellers on the set of ‘Being There’. He examines how Ashby’s previous work as an editor informed his approach to directing, and describes how the comedic genius of Sellers’ performance punctuates the politcal undertones of the film.”