Get the Summary of Sam Wasson's The Path to Paradise in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Francis Ford Coppola's transformative time in the Philippines led to a relentless rewriting of "Apocalypse Now," aiming to protect his family and American Zoetrope's future. Despite his wealth and previous successes, Paramount's refusal to finance the film forced Coppola to secure independent funding. His vision for Hollywood included long-term actor contracts and a nurturing creative environment, contrasting with the industry's profit-driven mindset...