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How Allison Anders Emerged from ‘Personal and Professional Hell’ to Make One of the 1990s’ Best Movies

Writer/director Anders, star Illeana Douglas, producer Daniel Hassid, and music producer and composer Larry Klein look back at "Grace of My Heart," a model of personal filmmaking in the studio system that looks better with every passing year.

How Allison Anders Emerged from ‘Personal and Professional Hell’ to Make One of the 1990s’ Best Movies

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