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“To me film school was film history because there weren't a lot of books out there that I had access to.”

Quote by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

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Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Alfonso Gomez-Rejon is an influential director and producer in the film and television industry, born on November 6, 1972. His specific career category is unknown. more

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