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American Masters
Mike Nichols
Season 30
Episode 1
Meet one of America’s late, great directors, Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Angels in America), who discusses his life and 50-year artistic career, from the comedy duo Nichols and May to his final film, Charlie Wilson’s War. The documentary includes new interviews with Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Nathan Lane, Paul Simon and more, plus insights from Nichols’ acclaimed films. Directed by Elaine May.
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