This is a compelling collection of interviews across four decades with the Oscar-winning director of "The Silence of the Lambs" and "Philadelphia". The films of Jonathan Demme reflect his ebullient personality and are often infused with his love of pop music, fashion, and characters who reveal offbeat tastes and traits.Although best known for his Oscar-winning dramas "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) and "Philadelphia" (1993), Demme has also achieved acclaim for his comedies ("Something Wild", 1986; "Married to the Mob", 1988), documentaries ("Cousin Bobby", 1992; "Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains", 2007), and his music videos and films ("Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology", 2001; "Neil Young: Heart of Gold", 2006). This volume brings together a collection of interviews with Demme, from the 1970s to the present, that focus on his artistry, filmmaking philosophy, and especially his progressive social and political concerns, and how these things have influenced his work.