David Simon: The HBO Auteur
In “Treme,” Simon seems to be arguing for the very opposite idea: the triumph of the individual will despite all impediments, a show about people, artists for the most part, whose daily lives depend upon the free exercise of their wills to create — out of nothing, out of moments — something beautiful.
An in-depth profile on David Simon by The New York Times. Mentions of his past shows including “The Wire”, plus a look at the upcoming “Treme”.



