‘La La Land’ gets nostalgic for classic Hollywood musicals

Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a jazz musician, begin a love affair, but the stresses of the spotlight take a toll on their relationship. That’s the story “La La Land,” a modern movie musical about beating the odds that takes cues from film history. Jeffrey Brown speaks with director and writer Damien Chazelle about bringing the story to the screen, now an Oscar-nominated success.