In this episode, we welcome Embeth Davidtz. Embeth has her directorial debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, hitting theaters nationwide this week. A veteran actor, she is known for roles in Schindler’s List, Army of Darkness, Matilda, Fallen, Mansfield Park, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Junebug, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Amazing Spider-Man, “Mad Men,” “Ray Donovan,” and “The Morning Show”. In our chat, she shares her backstory, stories from working with Spielberg — and all about her new film which she wrote, directed and starred in. Embeth also offers invaluable advice for actors and filmmakers working today.

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