AMERICAN BEAUTY: When Steven Spielberg Became a Fanboy

Update: 2024-07-24

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Producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks recount the fateful moment that Steven Spielberg walked out of his office at the exact right time to seal the deal with American Beauty writer Alan Ball. Taking a chance on theater director Sam Mendes who had never directed a feature film, they brought together a stellar cast and made a film that went on to win 5 Oscars, including Best Picture.

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AMERICAN BEAUTY: When Steven Spielberg Became a Fanboy

AMERICAN BEAUTY: When Steven Spielberg Became a Fanboy