David Simon
Rarely has the word “perfect” been more appropriately used than in describing David Simon and Ed Burns’ brilliant The Plot Against America.
In the penultimate episode of The Plot Against America, David Simon and Ed Burns continue to display their mastery of film craft, leaving no stone unturned, and no character blameless.
In Part 4 of The Plot Against America, confusion and conflict borne of misinformation drive wedges between friends and family, while the war rages on in Europe.
The Plot Against America is coming together as one of the most compelling, and critically important, television offerings in recent memory.
In Part 2 of The Plot Against America, David Simon and Ed Burns expertly weave together various character plotlines, all of which come to a head on the night of the Presidential Election.
The Plot Against America “Part 1” is a textbook example of perfection in building a narrative foundation.
A storyteller’s greatest responsibility is societal critique, and The Wire is a prime example of how to fulfill that role.