FilmWeek FOR September 21, 2018

FilmWeek: ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls,’ ‘Fahrenheit 11/9,’ ‘Life Itself’ and #AfterMeToo

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Amy Nicholson and Justin Chang review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also reflect on #MeToo a year after its launch and discuss its impact on the survivors who spoke out. See full episode >

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FilmWeek: ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls,’ ‘Fahrenheit 11/9,’ ‘Life Itself’ and more
As #MeToo turns 1, we look at its impact on the film industry and the survivors who spoke out

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