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“I'm not making a movie about the real people. I'm making a movie about what they did, and what happened to them. But I will create characters so that I can have the freedom to make them say and do what I want. The real-life journalists were fine with that.”

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Richard Shepard
Richard Shepard

Richard Shepard, born in 1965, is an accomplished film director from the United States. His works are renowned for their unique perspective and profound themes, earning him both critical acclaim and popularity among audiences. more

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