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Jan 2025
50m 16s

The People's Joker (with director Vera D...

Brian Rowe
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Brian interviews filmmaker, writer and actor Vera Drew about her debut film, The People's Joker. Produced on a shoestring budget and released in secret while Warner Bros waged a legal battle, The People's Joker uses popular DC Comics characters to tell a truly unforgettable coming age of story. Questions or comments about what we talked about? Click here to ... Show More
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