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“Before she married my father, my mother was a film reviewer for The Akron Beacon Journal - a small newspaper.”

Quote by Jim Jarmusch

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Jim Jarmusch, born on January 22, 1953, is a renowned American film director. His works are known for their unique style and profound themes, and he is considered one of the representatives of independent cinema. more

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“It was a really interesting time in New York in the late 70s and early 80s, and the music scene was really, really interesting because you didn't have to be a virtuoso to make music, it was more about your desire to express things.”

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