Oliver Stone | Full Q&A | Oxford Union

[@troll23-troll23]

Wonderful human being, love him, best American I know, who else is that alive?! Do these students know how lucky they are to experience Oliver Stone in person? He is so aware of history, talks about that battle in Vietnam as if it was yesterday. And fully in the present at the same time. He will turn 70 on September 15. What a life he has had! Full of admiration, ever since I knew of him (JFK, 1992). Courageous like hardly any other director. In spite of massive resistance, character assassination and criticism to no end. A role model. Thanks fo much for posting this interview!

[@gergemini2993]

i agree 100%....he is a GIANT! sure look at the "Putin Interviews"....fantastic...yet in the West...hes being VILIFIED just for being truthful and showing a different perspective that goes against the bullshit narrative. a truly REMARKABLE man and a massive loss when he leaves us...

[@loveallthepeople1000]

No.They have no idea how lucky they are. I'm suprised Oliver Stone would even entertain speaking at Oxford University. These are the people who will send more poor people to war when it services their needs in the future. I know Oliver Stone wasn't exactly impoverished when he went to war but these people are brainwashed elite. I do like the little 'dis' at 16:32 though.

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

troll23 You are 100% truth-telling ✔️👍🏻

[@riverjstarkey7244]

JFK was '91.

[@dajaegers]

Best American you know? Yikes....you need to get out and meet more people...real everyday Americans. Not Hollywood folks who live life centered around what other people think of them. Perhaps a visit to Arlington Cemetery, or the 9/11 memorial. Something. Anything.

[@fabiengerard8142]

A remarkable American indeed, as well as a major artist and a true intellectual. His French-born mother’s culture and sensibility clearly helped him soon analyze what’s happening around the Globe from more than one single viewpoint. That’s why I never miss these master classes of his, beside his various cinematic achievements. Full respect. 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏

[@golibakhtiar3466]

I knew Oliver Stone in 1974. His was dinamic and his Moroccan wife helped me to cope in New York. He was so hundsome. I wish I meet him again.

[@panchovilla7235]

I always look for Oliver's talks, and I found this one it's fantastic. I have new respect for Oliver, never knew what he went through in Vietnam. Every high school kid should see this.

[@usacut6968]

Wonderful idiot. True!

[@jackcassie8950]

I knew if I searched long enough across the internet, I would find such a down to earth ever evolving talented person worth listening too. Thank you Oliver Stone for being you.

[@dougstyles]

True. And he never gets tired of answering the same inquiries time after time. Refreshing

[@djohn029]

The more I listen to Oliver the more I want to hear from him. He's a modern day gem.

[@TheLazyGamer42]

well said

[@olympiahendrix4392]

Thank you for being you. Reading your post gave me some hope critical thinking is not completely dead.

[@patriceaqa288]

@@olympiahendrix4392 Oliver Stone's going to be talking about Lee Harvey Oswald on his deathbed

[@VV-gg7gz]

There are people in the world you never want to see them die, Oliver Stone is one of them. I love his work and words.

[@skuzapo9365]

Awesome guy. Been there and done it and can see it. Now can only watch it but can’t change it.

[@mehermusic2154]

One of my favorite living humans also. Ralph Nader is another one....

[@palmbchr]

I’ve never been so honored than to know Oliver personally

[@sodapop83]

@Bryan the person meant there are people who you don't want them to die because you want them make the quality work they do as long as possible. give us some examples of what you're referring to stone made facts when in reality are lies?

[@sodapop83]

@Bryan also his docu jfk revisited is out, updated. oliver stone himself stated many times he is not always right but at least he listens/learns/corrects type of person.

[@sheilalarkin1291]

Thanks Oliver. We have never recovered from Vietnam but you have managed to become an astute historical writer/director with great insights into the tragedies of war, crime and political corruption.

[@annawarner1078]

I hope Stone is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work and his humanitarianism,

[@joepesci3644]

No need Nobel prize is a joke run by pedophiles like Hollywood

[@swatejtripathi3083]

@@DineshJ74 lol

[@Cowicide]

@TermsofService JFK pissed off all the right people. Apparently, including you. I can't wait to watch it. I just looked at the treasure trove of corrupt corporatist scumbags that can't stand the film and I find that to be a hearty endorsement. Thanks for inspiring me.

[@Cowicide]

@TermsofService I know it's going to eat you up inside, but I watched JFK and loved it. It really opened my eyes to just how EVIL elements of the CIA are. Thank you for the inspiration, douchebag.

[@robertdore9592]

A noble thought , but it'll never happen.

[@Justyburger]

I love soaking up the insights and wisdom of Oliver Stone. A fascinating man.

[@puddyvalentine]

The brilliant Oliver Stone...

[@johndinapoli5364]

Oliver Stone for Secretary of State..or POTUS! The man is Genius, humble, well versed and educated, with great deal of Life Experiences, international conflict resolution.God Bless him and Happy 70th Birthday, Oliver! Keep up the good job.

[@kalebdacres1970]

Hahaha I’d love to see that but the establishment would never allow that

[@chrissmith3668]

@@kalebdacres1970umm where have you been since 2016?

[@bluenorsky5207]

'There has to be a memory for compassion to exist'. Never a truer word said.

[@christopherhan3347]

Admirable guy. How many filmmakers volunteered to fight in a war and were wounded? Platoon is his masterpiece, but he made many other strong movies.

[@LaMOi1]

To come back from 4 years tour of seeing War first hand and the depravity of it all - and come back retaining or able to find a warmth and an empathy for human beings is extraordinary.

[@knownpleasures]

It wasn’t four years it was fourteen months

[@joshrandalldisavows6697]

I will always admire Oliver Stone. Provocative body of work.

[@vincentverne7052]

You admire that cretinous twat? Way to go bozo. He is a despicable creature. He profits from human misery and naivety of people like you. He worships arseholes like Putin and repeats his disgusting world destroying rhetoric.

[@joshrandalldisavows6697]

Vincent Verne your so badass Vincent. Wish I was as hardcore as you are. Guess I'll just go back to being naive.. LOL

[@vincentverne7052]

Josh Randall Mark my words. Try finding out more about that creature, unless you'd rather stay blind and keep admiring his propaganda 'films' and it's "you are" or "you're".

[@joshrandalldisavows6697]

Vincent Verne You are such a hero and a boss LOL Fuck Yeah!

[@vadimkudryavtsev4179]

Don't worry Josh, there are always those looney tunes

[@tinyhandstrump379]

I never get bored listening to what Oliver Stone has to say. What a meaningful life, as a human-being, as a filmmaker and as an activist!

[@ppppapy]

i only feel the utmost respect and deep admiration for this great mind, this oliver stone mind

[@gibrilgaye9854]

I love the part where he states that he is motivated by truth. A good lesson for the younger generation. He is a good human being. Respect

[@shanet5604]

What ?? Yet makes a conspiracy movie !

[@fabiengerard8142]

@@shanet5604 *He made a film about history, and history, as a matter of fact, has been the outcome of quite a few conspiracies since the times of the Babel Tower and the pharaoh’s pyramids. Nuance. 🤷‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@clgraff76]

Oliver Stone is the type of man who would have been successful doing anything from selling encyclopedias to operating on hearts. He's the type of man who has a golden touch.

[@richardwillford2418]

The backbone of Russia... Putin, Chomsky, Le Pen, Orban, Oliver Stone...

[@Suedeash]

Watched hours worth of interviews with this great man today, his insights into the Vietman War and views on politics in general really ring true in so many ways.

[@fdsjlaf]

You don't know anything about him

[@johnm7267]

@@fdsjlaf And do you?

[@interestpart260]

Love your Honesty and Courage! A truthful real life, awake and Compassionate human being. Thank you

[@jeffweiss6766]

a few minutes in and I'm already completely absorbed....

[@JohnBarnett-u8j]

Informative post ❤ thanks for these memories John Barnett ❤

[@marypartridge5154]

Its great to know that there are great Americans and they are not all narcissistic go getters and this man is one.

[@ellinorglorioso2247]

"We care about money and power" no truer words have ever been spoken, I am enjoying this candid and honest person very much.Thank you O.S.

[@desotoguitar]

When real Americans are hard to find it's nice to know Oliver Stone is here to let us all know what truth and integrity look like. As a vietnam era conscripted veteran serving this country during a difficult time I'm proud to be associated with all vietnam vets who served their country honorably. Some made it and some didn't but all were dedicated to saving their brothers and sisters lives unconditionally and Oliver Stone is living proof of that and he should always be praised for his unselfish service to his country and fellow man.

[@annalisavajda252]

Well if you have watched Platoon you know they did not all serve "honourably" he did not sugar coat that. It's interesting he can get away with telling the truth about war crimes but Assage gets tormented for it.

[@camolita0610]

There is so much that I would like to mention about Oliver to sum it up.. I love this wonderful human being! My question for Oliver is.. can I give Oliver a big hug?

[@Redlioness-gp9ci]

Oliver Stone says it how it is. I admire his truthful accounts from his experiences and that he acquired from his own lifes journeys from into Vietnam war to writing and into directing movies. I could listen to him all day.

[@susannorman-jones5914]

Thank you Oliver Stone. for sharing a bit of you. Your brilliance is remarkable.

[@ppppapy]

(On society and govts getting away with corruption unscathed:) "...It's reached a point where nothing is examined... if you don't learn from history, history will teach you again..." -The wise Mr. Stone

[@robertdore9592]

There needs to be a 'silent yet effective revolution'. Civil disobedience is probably the most effective way to bring economic systems and regimes to heel, hitting the POCKET has worked from the beginning of time.

[@shikastormcrow6224]

Wise man indeed. His words on today's generation/majority of us not having experienced the horrors of war and so turn to violence too easily. He remembers the devastation and has experienced it first hand. The world's politicians need to awaken to this for sure.

[@stephengiese7549]

He has no trouble answering any questions that he is asked. He frequently has alot to say. I have seen enough of his work to admire him and his zeal to write and film controversial topics. Thanks utube.

[@sheilalarkin1291]

Oliver, I too am a Virgo that must know all things relative to history and our role in it. I was raised conservative and was a registered Republican until 30+ years ago and now an Independent. I have been battling the “establishment” since 1968. My days are spent researching, studying, understanding and vetting all things. Note that I loathe all politicians in equal measure with the exception of a handful. My quest to find certain truths afforded me “sit downs” with 2 Mafia (La Cosa Nostra) bosses to get answers on Kennedy’s death to include others. I appreciate your efforts on sharing the truths that most do not want to know.

[@theoutlawjamesthompson1175]

I will always remember you Mr Stone, you are a great example of a human being.

[@vadimkudryavtsev4179]

A great storyteller, no wonder he is a great director

[@MrDancampbell60]

He is a patriot, he loves our country enough to be critical.

[@ianm9021]

Brilliant man. Thanks for putting this up!

[@MissPerriwinkle]

a great mind of our time.....thank u sir.

[@dannyfisher8382]

Enlightened thinker. Brilliant man. I wish our Politicians had his perspective on foreign policy and global considerations.

[@terrysullivan1992]

I love these Oxford Union presentations. The interviewee time to answer in full and in depth.

[@TheShodan92]

Oliver Stone is such a talented man who is alway involved with intelligent projects. Incredible man.

[@OfficialAndies]

One of my biggest role models and inspirations, surrounded by the next generations of elitists of the UK

[@edfeltch]

TechNoir1982 Yup,the fly in the ointment.

[@dingorex]

very sad life you must have

[@MaryWild]

Mr Stone was excellent as always.

[@olympiahendrix4392]

Finally someone who promotes LISTENING, DIALOGUE and looking inward to see what our own country is contributing to the crisis in Ukraine, the new cold war, the threat to world peace. I particularly appreciate his comments about Europe being unable to say no to America. And now they want to push for war more and more. Let them have it in their own country if they want war so badly. Lets it see how they like it.

[@knutknutsen5610]

Oliver Stone is a great man! He is honest and couragous, and he should have been rewarded the Nobel Prize with oak leaves!

[@SuperBooster1970]

Are these the best questions Oxford students are able to ask Mr. Stone? The way he answered and managed to add his wisdom really shows what kind of a man he is

[@stevebrindle1724]

A great man faced with a moronic interviewer and an unaware group of "students"

[@kaniel_outis1]

What would you have asked him?

[@terry4137]

He asked him about CC. He’s not convinced😂

[@ThunderAppeal]

The man is intellectually far and away superior in probably every way over his peers in hollywood. Thats probably why he doesnt seem to spend so much time there.

[@palmbchr]

He came in to Hollywood a tad older than most which gave him incredible insight

[@ThunderAppeal]

@@palmbchr I have to be painfully honest that I didnt like much of his work when I was younger, the main reason for that was because I had too many friends who loved to entangle themselves in conspiracy theories. Stones movies didnt necessarily play in to those theories, the worst one can accuse Stone of was throwing conventional wisdom of the time in to question. But the nutty friends I had tried to take the questions Stone posed to another level and that was a level I was unwilling to go. Their collective abject stupidity unfortunately poisoned my mind and I pulled far and away from anything that resembled that, for my own sake. The only way to appreciate Oliver Stone is with an objective mind.

[@vincentsnow8436]

@@ThunderAppeal find smarter friends

[@ThunderAppeal]

@@vincentsnow8436 That was a long time ago, and finding 'smart' friends is not as easy as I hoped it would be.

[@MarkAhrens-HeritageFilms]

He reminds me of Neil Peart. Articulate, humble, intelligent and interesting. Thank you Mr. Stone.

[@tkau8]

I dont always agree with Oliver Stones politics however i do admire his thinking when it came to directing his life. He didn't just settle but made conscience decisions the result being a life well lived.

[@BadHammerProductions]

Honest and cold turkey, strong character

[@xanbex8324]

Here i am again to Declare that Oliver Stone is the GOAT. Balls Balls Balls and so honest.

[@saoulidany4568]

so they have in front of them a former "conservative" turned peace activist, vietnam vet, amazing filmmaker guy who reflects deeply on history, geopolitics, met Castro, Chavez, Putin, went to school with bush jr........and those students ask him about gender equality and affirmative action in the film business ? and climate change in the Mekong delta ? WTF . This is ridiculous....i like how he starts by reminding that the climate change he saw was in the form of chemical weapons raining from above........far more relevant than the question itself.

[@riverjstarkey7244]

Chemical weapons for sure.

[@glendamcgee1779]

Those students should be horsewhipped. Sickening.

[@zenvagabond]

One of the greatest filmmakers in modern history ....

[@stevebrindle1724]

A great American film maker who I respect as much as our own Ken Loach

[@FredFruehauf]

Absolutely brilliant man. Imagine how awesome his films could have been if no restrictions had ever been put on him.

[@annalisavajda252]

Yes he's very bold likes to push boundaries anyway doesn't hardly even acknowledge criticism so why did you do that someone might ask him he'll just be like cause I felt like it. I wonder if the war made him tough or he just has a different sense of priorities than having everyone accept his work and vision.

[@MindManifestator]

What do you mean „restrictions“?

[@lolasaint7370]

Oliver Stone ,,is a real American Hero and Brilliant Filmmaker, his authentic description is so heart-warming and intriguing a Wonderful personality so humbling ,,Bless you for bringing the truth to visual experiences for all of us to share with you .!!

[@markspoor4663]

"If you don't learn from history, history is going to teach you again".

[@mikesguitargearchannel5692]

When he said I too was struck by it. What an insightful and powerful thing to say and so true. I love listening to him talk

[@daveduggan8719]

Great interview but shocking questions from the audience

[@nancysanders2398]

Thank you,for sharing this interview with Mr.Stone,which was most insightful and introspectively interesting.Mr.Stone's motivation for the TRUTH is quite self-depreciatingly honest and forthright!! 🇺🇸🙏🙌☮️🌈😎😍🍄 Most Sincerely,Nancy,Missouri.

[@davidkneil1045]

This is the second interview I have seen with Oliver Stone, he has a wonderful voice and has clearly experienced more in his life than the average man could claim. He has a very relaxed and decentralised view of the world, which in these times of propaganda from many different nations, is a breath of fresh air. I prey that more men like him would help to shape our world, which has clearly crossed the line and is in dire need of reform.

[@usacut6968]

Wonderful idiot.

[@auction00]

You are looking at a genius writer. Haven't watched hardly any of his movies, that is all the way through, as he embraces violence too much for my senses but what I have seen lets me know what it's like to experience those events, stories that need to be told and told truthfully!!!.......Oliver Stones' work is Genius.

[@glendamcgee1779]

Me too, I think - this is a great movie and then I have to look away - I love Oliver Stone - deep as a well.

[@palmbchr]

I say this with personal experience...watch then watch again Oliver Stones movies, interviews etc. He has, for ages, been aware of that which few are ever made awRe of

[@orazor777]

Great interview. Would love to listen into a Stone and Chomsky dinner conversation.

[@freedomofspeech2238]

One Hero of mine. Thank you Mr.Stone for all and everything you shared. I am glad to have lived in this era we shared together. I shared to my son the years of cinematics I grew up in and the privilege I got of living those years as they unfolded. Thank you for the life I have had and having the chance of being in with all these great people. I love life, it's a shame how short it is.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you 🙏 Oxford Union Thank you 🙏 Oliver Stone

[@lou-annbest1318]

Wow, what a legend. And what a body of work !

[@aniccadance13]

That was great.. Thank you for uploading.

[@chris14091975]

I really like Oliver Stone. I also like the focus on Vietnam. This was a great Q&A

[@xanbex8324]

A brilliant...beautiful human being ...the gold standard!

[@romanclay1913]

In 1990 Kevin Costner was offered the lead in a film that needed a big star to get the studio financing, but Costner turned it down because he had been working three years straight and needed a break. Costner's wife, Cindy Silva, read the script and realized its importance and told her husband, "This film has to be made." The film was JFK by Oliver Stone. Thank you, Cindy Silva.

[@shanet5604]

Lol ! Needed a big star to produce a farce !

[@coiledsteel8344]

While Working in A Primarily Military Area of Sacramento, CA, When PLATOON Came Out, I Watched it with Other Vietnam 🇻🇳 Era Vets. I Was Shocked Seeing IT, And Remember Hearing (What Had to Be With Lots of Other Vets) Weeping in The Critical Parts.

[@smmm5559]

I wish I can meet Oliver he is my legend

[@jamesmorrin2729]

Great commentary from Oliver but I am surprised at the lack of quality of questions from oxfords brilliant minds!

[@fukkawi]

Fortunately Stone was able to convert even the most insipid, banal, misinformed question into a burst of wisdom. The questions were pathetic. Are you a Patriot somebody asked. Really!

[@1Howdy1]

Universities aren't filled with brilliant minds. They are filled with slightly below average to slightly above average minds of people that think if enough money is paid to an educational business for a diploma the end product will be the brilliance of the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. Unfortunately, their dreams of wisdom and fortune are offset by decades of student loan payments.

[@votewithbullets5027]

University used to inspire independent thinking. Now, all college students sound like ditto-heads

[@elvisleeboy]

1Howdy1 I agree. Those who excel at school, are those who are able to remember and repeat. University's are filled with those who are able to do that to a high standard. Not necessarily those capable of individual ways of thinking, because that's a difficult thing to gauge or fit into the narrow trajectory that has been prepared for them.

[@unfortunatebeam]

It's just a myth that Oxford has brilliant minds.

[@michaelureadi2884]

Great and articulate communicator...Could listen to him any time of the day...

[@idiotsavant751]

Thanks for the many educations, Oliver!

[@andreasandreotti4492]

An interesting human being, an unusual American with tremendous empathy for other cultures and people, a genuine humanist!!!!

[@mouthymatt]

This man is a shaper of truth. Extraordinary man. Wow

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

1- Oliver Stone 2- Thom Hartmann 3- Richard Wolff 4- Noam Chomsky 5- Henry Wallas (in 1940s) 6- Chess player Bobby Fischer These pure souls are probably THE NOBLEST American citizens one could ever hear from 💚 peace

[@arcanondrum6543]

7. Mike Parenti 8. Huey Long 9. Malcom X (BTW, is that a misspelling of "Wallace"?)

[@glendamcgee1779]

You would like Ron Paul I imagine, solid gold.

[@lutherblissett9070]

11. Michael Hudson kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnmcoa2wfq54oJY

[@edwardrussell7168]

He has got kind heart for the humanity..

[@slammajamma5435]

History will remember Oliver Stone very fondly. That’s as good as it gets.

[@paulsolon6229]

O stone has a great voice-resonant, deep, easy on the ears

[@troll23-troll23]

To die for

[@marie1797]

A very interesting man.

[@oooSoundOfLifeooo]

16:34 --> Stone: "I'm sorry for kids who never question their environment and just go on and on..." Interviewer: "To kind of keep you on the theme of writing..." Yep. That's some youth for ya. Even at Oxford.

[@johnm7267]

I have never seen one of his films but if this interview is anything to go by they must be astounding.

[@ulricrainard]

Brilliant by any measure. Just to say I was here and that I appreciate your presentation of Oliver Stone. Thank You

[@RewindingVHS]

Oliver Stone for President! 🇺🇸💙

[@calco4695]

What a wonderful Human Being.

[@AmericanCombatAssoc]

This dude is Awesome

[@markferrari8955]

A man of experience will always sound more real than a coward, Oliver is a man of experience.

[@keithashley6298]

A great man and film director. Bravo Mr Stone.

[@gromhellscream4487]

I disagree with him on many issues, but I have great respect for him regardless. He is a gentleman and a good man, concerned for the world and for his country.

[@noelwilson5960]

Oliver Stone is the best of America.

[@prof_kaos9341]

From Midnight Express on I've never seen an Oliver Stone movie I didn't really like.

[@roz8244]

Such a Brilliant man.. a admirable human being.

[@toddbradley9575]

He said somethings and I had no idea . An I believe that was very nice of him for thinking of other's for never having much Choice in life. An for his thoughts an hardship. truly a great person. Thank you Sir for your service ,thoughts,kindness P.s I liked schworstkaoft Cammander in desert storm, thought. He kept our troops close. To heart, hope this statement dose'nt. A fend anyone it wasn't meant too. He's truly spot on. In every area today. An very kind to Bernie S.

[@yukowl]

Smart guy

[@marklarson3934]

the world's best storyteller an amazing memory for detail could have been a wonderful actor if he so chose to do so

[@fieldofsky3632]

beautiful! what a gift of wisdom

[@clarahopkins5182]

Very smart man and seems very grounded and seeks truth. But is honest about the power of money. He is the type of man you could have a rational discussion with.

[@leapsplashafrog]

Platoon is one of the best films ever made love it. The blu Ray upscaled to 4K is just bliss Top three films ever imho:- Platoon Jaws Apocalypse now

[@jesusnieves2175]

This Is My Father- by the Quinn Brothers is a pretty awesome movie. Great story no nonsense.

[@glendamcgee1779]

Lawrence of Arabia & Great Expectations - David Lean JFK - Oliver Stone The Man Who Would Be King - John Huston I'm adding to your list - not replacing.

[@kevinp8108]

The Grumman F-16 didn't operate until 1978. Stone probably meant F-4 Phantom.

[@hamishdavidson3368]

Yep General Dynamics F-16 Production go ahead was given in the spring of 1978 operating later that year.

[@MrKedab]

yeh, he deffo meant the F-4

[@jacobpitts6846]

He was an infantryman not a pilot they didn't have the internet back then I'm sure it's easy to miss one number

[@palmbchr]

He’s got friends in strange places..Oliver has always been ahead of his time

[@terimeyer2665]

great interview! thank you