Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
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While shooting some Hollywood images, a filmmaker meets a Mexican immigrant who works at the motel. Soon, Hollywood is left behind and the movie takes him to other cities, stories, and characters.
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While shooting some Hollywood images, a filmmaker meets a Mexican immigrant who works at the motel. Soon, Hollywood is left behind and the movie takes him to other cities, stories, and characters.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Santiago Canel
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