Cord Jefferson
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Writer director Cord Jefferson (American Fiction) and host Ben Mankiewicz talk life transitions, bravery, and family for this in-depth conversation. Jefferson charts his path from journalist to TV writer to first-time film director of 2023’s celebrated American Fiction. He shares the movies important to him and gives his take on the ending of Shawshank Redemption.

FILMS MENTIONED:

• American Fiction

• Saltburn 

• Promising Young Woman 

• Sex, Lies, and Videotape

• Master of None

• The Good Place

• Succession*

• Watchmen*

• The People vs. Larry Flynt

• Do The Right Thing

• Jacob’s Ladder

• Clueless 

• Cruel Intentions

• Dangerous Liaisons

• Punch-Drunk Love

• Shawshank Redemption

• Paths of Glory

• The Killing

• Eyes Wide Shut

• Full Metal Jacket*

• Pulp Fiction*

• Young Frankenstein

• Blazing Saddles*

• Philadelphia

*Available on Max as of 2/6 (Availability of titles subject to change)

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