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Screenwriters on Screenwriting

2008 · 26 min

A short, talky sit-down with veteran writers sharing craft stories, best for anyone curious about how scripts get made.

Directed by
Ally Acker
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Margarethe von Trotta, Jay Presson Allen, Harriet Frank Jr.
Overview
This documentary premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Explore the challenging world of the screenwriter with renowned industry writers.

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Directed by
Ally Acker
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Margarethe von Trotta, Jay Presson Allen, Harriet Frank Jr.
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    Directed by
    Ally Acker
    Starring
    Margarethe von Trotta, Jay Presson Allen, Harriet Frank Jr., Fay Kanin, Euzhan Palcy
    Runtime
    26 min

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