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‘Dead Man’s Wire’ filmmakers talk Covid, casting choices, and provoking debate

By 2026-01-09T09:56:00

'Dead Man’s Wire'

Source: Sobini Films

Dead Man’s Wire depicts a real-life hostage situation that played out across the media in 1977. Director Gus Van Sant and screenwriter Austin Kolodney talk about bringing the dramatic events to life.

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