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Mar 2023
1h 19m

BENJAMIN CARON - Director

James Ellis Deakins, Roger Deakins
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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 29 - BENJAMIN CARON - DIRECTOR

Today, we’re happy to share our lively and humorous conversation with director Benjamin Caron (SHARPER, ANDOR, THE CROWN). We discuss Ben’s early TV movie TOMMY COOPER: NOT LIKE THAT, LIKE THIS and the challenges he overcame to make it, as well as a reflection on Tommy Cooper himself. We also dive into Ben’s experience filming SHARPER and finding the right ending for the film. We hope you enjoy the episode! 

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Recommended Episode Viewing: TOMMY COOPER: NOT LIKE THAT, LIKE THIS

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