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“I'd been a film maniac since I was very young; by the time I was eight or nine years old, I was hooked on movies.”

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Charles Ferguson

Charles Ferguson, born on March 24, 1955, is an American director known for his documentaries that expose social issues. His most notable works include 'Inside Job' and 'No End in Sight'. Ferguson is acclaimed for his in-depth exploration of social injustice and his pursuit of truth. more

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“When the U.S. government is serious about doing something that's complicated and difficult, it can do it.”

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