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“Television has usurped everybody from film. And so have commercials, by the way.”

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Oliver Stone is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his profound social and political commentary and unique narrative style. His films often focus on historical events and figures, such as 'Natural Born Killers', 'Wall Street', and 'Nixon', which have not only been commercially successful but also widely acclaimed. more

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