The Best Man (1964)

Justice in Film
Join us for the New-York Historical Society’s film series, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians. Explore how film has tackled social strife, morality, and the perennial struggle between right and wrong—conflicts that manifest across cultures and history.

The Best Man (1964)
Two presidential candidates—one moralistic, the other ruthless—clash as they vie for their party’s nomination. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Starring Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Edie Adams. 102 min.

REMARKS

Philip C. Bobbitt is Herbert Wechsler Professor of Jurisprudence at Columbia University and director of the Center on National Security at Columbia Law School.











When: Fri., Oct. 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Where: New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: Free with Pay-What-You-Wish Admission
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Justice in Film
Join us for the New-York Historical Society’s film series, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians. Explore how film has tackled social strife, morality, and the perennial struggle between right and wrong—conflicts that manifest across cultures and history.

The Best Man (1964)
Two presidential candidates—one moralistic, the other ruthless—clash as they vie for their party’s nomination. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Starring Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Edie Adams. 102 min.

REMARKS

Philip C. Bobbitt is Herbert Wechsler Professor of Jurisprudence at Columbia University and director of the Center on National Security at Columbia Law School.

Buy tickets/get more info now