Creating the World of "The Trial of the Chicago 7"
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In this episode, four members of the film’s creative team share their experience working on the film. They include Phedon Papamichael (Nebraska, Ford vs. Ferrari), the Director of Photography; Shane Valentino (Nocturnal Animals, Straight Outta Compton), the Production Designer; Susan Lyall (Molly’s Game, Money Monster), the Costume Designer; and Alan Baumgarten (America Hustle, Molly’s Game), the film’s editor. They discuss their creative approach, the challenges and opportunities presented by the film’s dynamic structure, and the research and historical references that informed their work. They also talk about working with writer-director Aaron Sorkin, and the ways in which he trusted them to realize his vision.
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