An in-depth conversation with Barry Levinson interviewed by Chris Matthews, renowned MSNBC political commentator and passionate cinephile. Previous In Their Shoes… participants have included Steve Martin, who was interviewed by James Lipton; Charlie Kaufman, Jim Carrey, and Spike Jonze, who were interviewed by New York Times film critic A.O. Scott; and William H. Macy, who sat down with TIME magazine’s head film critic, Richard Corliss.

Barry Levinson is a writer, director, and producer. His impressive filmography includes  Wag the Dog, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Natural, and the multiple Academy Award®- winning films Rain Man and Bugsy. His television career includes the Emmy and Peabody award winning series Homicide: Life on the Street.