Michael Douglas on His Timely Doc ‘America’s Burning’ and His Own Political Ambitions: ‘In “American President,” I Knew How the Script Ended’

David Smick was trying to decide on a title for his new documentary about the division taking place in America. “I had a number of clever, abstract titles for the film,” he notes. He says it was executive producer Barry Levinson who told him: “Dave, have you ever heard of the movie ‘Dangerous Marine Animals […]

Jun 8, 2025 - 07:45

Michael Douglas on His Timely Doc ‘America’s Burning’ and His Own Political Ambitions: ‘In “American President,” I Knew How the Script Ended’

David Smick was trying to decide on a title for his new documentary about the division taking place in America. “I had a number of clever, abstract titles for the film,” he notes. He says it was executive producer Barry Levinson who told him: “Dave, have you ever heard of the movie ‘Dangerous Marine Animals […]