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“People want to know if I have a moral standpoint that they should be picking up on, and the truth is, I don't. I don't want people to think that I'm trying to tell them to feel a certain way. I think that's cheap filmmaking.”

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Jason Reitman, born in October 1977 in Canada, is an accomplished film director known for his profound social insights and unique narrative style. His works, such as 'Thank You for Smoking' and 'The Big Short', are renowned for their social commentary and storytelling. more

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