Tag Archives: John Maggio

The Poison Squad Provides Food for Thought on American Experience

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Judith Trojan

“One obsessive, determined person can change the world, and he did.” If you care about the purity of the food and beverages you consume, then grab a bottle of Pepto and keep it handy as you watch The Poison Squad, … Continue reading →

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Teddy Roosevelt and Director John Maggio Travel Into the Amazon on PBS

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Judith Trojan

In 1914, after suffering a stinging defeat two years before in the Presidential election of 1912, former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt gave up his dream to serve an unprecedented third term in office and focused his wanderlust on the Brazilian Amazon … Continue reading →

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Bonnie and Clyde Revisited on American Experience

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Judith Trojan

It’s been almost 50 years since actor/producer Warren Beatty revitalized his career with Bonnie & Clyde (1967). Directed by Arthur Penn, the film’s art-house take on the ill-fated Depression-era outlaw couple, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, turned true crime cinema on its ear and … Continue reading →

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