David Chase, creator and writer of "The Sopranos," discusses the creative process behind the award-winning show and the intimate connections between his own life and many of the characters.
EPISODE 1
Part 1
David Chase recounts his early life in New Jersey and his fascination with filmmaking. With a successful career as a network writer, he decides to write something personal about his mother, leading to the creation of: The Sopranos.
EPISODE 2
Part 2
David Chase discusses the challenges of mapping out 13-episode story arcs while balancing the darkness of the comedy with the drama of the subject matter; cast members share their memories of the late James Gandolfini.
David Chase
Alex Gibney
Ophelia Harutyunyan
Nicole Lambert
Richard Perello
Stacey Offman
Nancy Abraham
Lisa Heller
Sara Rodriguez