The Natural movie was packaged when Robert Redford met Barry Levenson at Sundance after Ovitz introduced them, both responded positively to the script, and additional clients (Kim Basinger, Bill Brimley, Glen Close) were brought in, demonstrating Ovitz's packaging and relationship-building skill.

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Michael Ovitz

Evidence Quote

We packaged the natural that day right there...It was a huge hit.

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The Psychology of Power | Michael OvitzThe Knowledge Project Podcast
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:02:07 PM

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