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Quote by John Sayles
There was a widespread indignation in the American media. They wer

There was a widespread indignation in the American media. They were saying, How can you make a movie during an election thats about politics? What are you doing? Are you trying to influence peoples lives? To which my response was, Well, I hope so. – John Sayles

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