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Dec 2021
30m 56s

Red Rocket with Sean Baker and Lizzie Bo...

DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA
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Director Sean Baker discusses his new film, Red Rocket, with fellow director Lizzie Borden in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. The film follows Mikey, who after failing in his adult film career, comes home to a town that doesn’t want him back and clashes with his estranged wife and her family. Please note: spoilers are included. See photos an ... Show More
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