Putney Swope Blu-ray

'Putney Swope' Director: Robert Downey (1969) Indicator Blu-ray | 4K restoration

Biting satire of capitalism, racism and power in America and an important work of independent filmmaking and the counter-culture. The only black executive at a Madison Avenue advertising firm unexpectedly becomes the chairman after a number of his colleagues 'waste' a vote on him not thinking anyone else would select him. He begins replacing the staff with young revolutionaries.

Special features include:
- Audio commentary with writer-director Robert Downey (2001)
- Audio commentary with film critic and historian Sergio Mims (2019)
- Interview with Robert Downey (2001, 16 mins): archival conversation with the filmmaker on the creation, reception and influence of Putney Swope
- Interview with Gerald Cotts (2019, 20 mins): audio recording of the cinematographer recalling his work on the film
- Film Forum Q&A with Robert Downey (2016, 34 mins): archival audio recording of the noted provocateur in conversation with Bruce Goldstein at the Film Forum, New York
- Trailer commentary (2013): short critical appreciation by film producer Dan Ireland