Doing It Right "brings together the very finest in reviews and criticism of "The Wild Bunch "since its release in 1969.

Often misinterpreted because of its graphic violence, the film initially generated considerable controversy. Sam Peckinpah, who made the film after a four-year forced hiatus in his career (he had been blacklisted), created it as a depiction of the savage behavior possible in the post World War I era. However, the ensuing controversy was not restricted only to the explicit story and images. Producer Phil Feldman s withdrawal of Peckinpah s cut of the film drew...