What Can 'A Man for All Seasons' Tell Us About Today?
The article discusses the relevance of the 1966 film 'A Man for All Seasons' in today's political climate. It explores themes of conscience, virtue, and the challenges of standing firm against autocracy. The conversation highlights the film's impact on conservative thought and its commentary on the rule of law and power dynamics.
- ▪'A Man for All Seasons' is a 1966 film that won six Oscars and is considered a moral argument against autocracy.
- ▪The film has become a touchstone for conservative intellectuals, despite being written by leftist Robert Bolt.
- ▪The discussion emphasizes the importance of standing firm in one's convictions, even at great personal cost.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewWhat Can 'A Man for All Seasons' Tell Us About Today?Sonny Bunch joins Mona to talk about the 1960s classic that was a conservative touchstoneMona Charen and Sonny BunchMay 16, 2026∙ PaidShareA Man for All Seasons is one of cinema's great moral arguments—six Oscars, a cast of legends, and a story about conscience under autocracy that feels more relevant than ever. Mona Charen and Sonny Bunch dig into why this 1966 film became a touchstone for conservative intellectuals, what it says about people who preach virtue and then fold when it counts, and why Robert Bolt—a leftist—wrote the right's favorite movie.
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