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“Producers are now employees, not creators.”

Quote by Marshall Herskovitz

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Marshall Herskovitz

Marshall Herskovitz is an accomplished American film director known for his significant contributions to the film and television industry. Born on February 23, 1952, he co-founded the production company Herskovitz/Zwick/Cook with Ed Zwick in 1979. His work spans a variety of genres, including drama, romance, and comedy, with many of his films earning critical acclaim and awards. more

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