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Jan 2021
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Can Cinema Make You Immortal? A Deep Cha...

NO FILM SCHOOL
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Kirsten Johnson is a filmmaker who is pushing the limits of the form. Her latest feature, Dick Johnson Is Dead, is a documentary/experimental film about her father's struggle with dementia and his imminent demise. Our talk with Kirsten is wide-ranging and she is quick to turn the tables on the interview and talk about George. But we promise you this is no se ... Show More
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