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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 10 MIN

From Law to the Lens: Salvador Litvak on Storytelling and Saving Lincoln - Part 2

from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network

Bill Bernardoni is joined by filmmaker, author, and cultural voice Salvador Litvak for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, risk, and the unexpected paths that lead to meaningful work. Litvak shares how he pivoted from Harvard and NYU Law to filmmaking, what drew him to Abraham Lincoln’s story, and how he pioneered the CineCollage visual style to bring Saving Lincoln to life using historic Civil War photography. A thoughtful look at art, history, perseverance, and refusing to accept “impossible” as an answer.Do you think unconventional storytelling approaches make history more engaging — or risk losing authenticity? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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