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John Patrick Shanley: Writing for the Stage and Screen
Season 7
Episode 5
John Patrick Shanley holds a unique position as both playwright and screenwriter. The writer behind Moonstruck, Doubt, and others shares how he pulls from real life and makes every action count toward story.
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