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“This needs to work on that level, but it has the additional strain of it's going to be profoundly scrutinized by political junkies from the right and the left who will pick apart every little thing. We are inherently dramatizing Hillary Rodham, or Hillary Clinton, who's a very famous figure. There's a lot of biographies about her, but there's also elements that are private moments, that are dramatized with an arc, and we have to take creative license. Everything is sort of a cost-benefit.”

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James Ponsoldt is an American film director known for his nuanced emotional storytelling and deep insights into youth themes. His films often focus on the growth and exploration of young characters, earning him critical acclaim and popularity among audiences. more

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