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Mar 2016
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Episode 14: The Danish Girl with Tom Hoo...

DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA
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Director Tom Hooper discusses his latest film, The Danish Girl, with Director Michael Apted. The film follows Lili Elbe and her journey as a transgender pioneer during the early 20th century. 
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