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For the Love of Rutland is a powerful observation of the divisions in Trump-era America, but ultimately a hopeful study of a community hungry for change.
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Acclaimed director Steve James discusses City So Real, his new doc-series about Chicago’s mayoral election, along with some thoughts on The Wire, Hoop Dreams, and avoiding gotcha moments.
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