A conversation with the writer/director of The Mastermind, Kelly Reichardt, reveals her latest work is a continuation of her exploration into the soul of America and its troubled characters.
Reichardt, known for films like "Old Joy," "Wendy and Lucy," "Meek's Cutoff," "Night Moves," "First Cow," and "Showing Up," has solidified her position as an icon of indie cinema.
Her latest film, "The Mastermind," features Josh O'Connor as James Blaine Mooney, a deeply flawed family man who attempts to rob a local art museum.
When reflecting on the greatest American filmmakers of the 21st century, any conversation would be incomplete without Kelly Reichardt.
The film is set to release in theaters on October 17.
Author's summary: Kelly Reichardt discusses her latest film, The Mastermind.