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“I feel with this film that as long as we tell Philomena's story and as long as we're true to her, which Jeff and Steve have already done by writing the story... we must not sell her short;. She's a most remarkable woman and all my concern was that we must be absolutely true to her story.”

Quote by Judi Dench

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Judi Dench is a highly acclaimed British film actress, celebrated for her diverse performances in both film and theater. Born on December 9, 1934, she has had a long and esteemed career, earning numerous awards and honors over the years. more

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