A Gathering of Old Men | An Interview with Ernest J. Gaines
In the following interview, Gaines talks about the film version of his novel as well as music and writing.
After watching the movie version of A Gathering of Old Men, what's your general response to what they did with the movie in relation to your book?
Well, I think they did a pretty good job. The biggest change is the ending. When they came to Louisiana to shoot the film, the director told me they had changed it. He said, "I think it's for the best, and I think you'll like it."
Did you?
I don't know if I like it or not. I never argue with what they do in Hollywood. They have their own way of communicating with an audience, and I don't argue with it. Most...
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