An unforgettable hour with the famous casting director, author and teacher. He helped launch the careers of Barbara Streisand, Robert Redford, Lily Tomlin, Dustin Hoffman, Bette Midler and many others. Join Michael Shurtleff for a dynamic series of acting workshops. Learn how to find the core of each scene and how to take the emotional risks along the way. The workshop scenes are complemented by remarkable interviews with Shurtleff, Gene Hackman, Elliot Gould and others, unfolding the story of Michael Shurtleff's work with many of the luminaries of the American stage and screen.