I'm a Stranger Here Myself: A Portrait of Nicholas Ray

Hollywood improvisational director-turned-teacher Nicholas Ray offers his views on filmmaking in general and the creative process in particular. Interviews with Francois Truffaut, John Houseman, and Natalie Wood highlight different facets of Ray’s personality and his relationship with others. Included are clips from They Live by Night, In a Lonely Place, Johnny Guitar, Rebel Without a Cause, and 55 Days at Peking.