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Based on a True Story
Season 2
Episode 5
The challenges of making true life stories compelling on the screen are discussed by THE FIGHTER's Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Scott Silver, Academy Award-nominated scribe Nicholas Kazan (REVERSAL OF FORTUNE, AT CLOSE RANGE), Pamela Gray (CONVICTION), Academy Award-winner Ron Howard and the team behind APOLLO 13. Followed by OVERNIGHT STAY, directed by Daniela Sherer.
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Tony Hale discusses meeting audience’s expectations, getting into character, and comedy.
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Justin Marks shares the bear necessities on updating the story to the modern screen.
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Jeff Nichols talks about bringing a highly charged true true story to the screen.
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Jason Reitman discusses his journey from novice filmmaker to indie stalwart.
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Director John Lee Hancock and writer Kelly Marcel discuss Saving Mr. Banks.
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Writer/Director/Producer Charles Burnett shares his career development process.
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Producer/Emmy®-award winning actress, America Ferrera talks about her early roles.
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Writer/Director Gary Ross discusses his film trajectory.
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Andrew Kevin Walker dissects his bleak thriller masterpiece, Se7en.
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Chris Cooper discusses his acting career in both film and television.
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Issa Rae discusses the unique challenges of creating and nurturing the webisode series.
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Carl Reiner discusses working on the influential sitcom, The Dick Van Dyke Show.