For fifty years, Leo Strauss has been cast as a shadowy architect of American power. But behind the political myth stands the reality of a refugee who fled totalitarian Europe to launch a quiet revolution in the classroom. From the fires of Weimar to the seminars of Chicago, this is the story of a thinker who diagnosed the ultimate crisis of our time: a civilization that mastered nature through thought while surrendering its reason.
Featuring intimate reflections from his daughter, Jenny Strauss Clay, and preeminent interpreter, Harvey Mansfield, this teaser offers a first look into our feature-length documentary about the thought, life, and true legacy of Leo Strauss.
As we prepare for full production, Progress or Return: A Likely Story of Leo Strauss is actively expanding its network of independent patrons, executive producers, and private philanthropic partners committed to a serious interrogation of our time and its civilizational stakes.
For more information, reach out to director Jeremy Sheeler at jeremy@awhpro.com.
