The Maverick Myth: What David Lean's Legacy Reveals About Hollywood's Culture of Creative Tyranny The recent documentary on David Lean's life and career has sparked a fascinating debate about the role of the creative genius in shaping the film industry.
Beneath its celebratory surface, however, "Maverick" reveals a more nuanced truth: that the cult of the visionary director is often built on myth and compromise.
Lean's reputation as a fearless innovator and master tactician is well deserved, but it's also a product of his own self mythology.