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“I love that the idea of examining memory, and the way memory is edited was made more interesting because it was being filtered through a writer.”

Quote by James Franco

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James Franco, born in April 1978, is a versatile actor, director, screenwriter, and producer from California, USA. He has gained widespread acclaim for his outstanding performances in various film and television projects, such as 'Spider-Man' series, '127 Hours', and 'Bright Star'. more

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