Epic – The Life & Times of David Lean
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Profiles the double Oscar winner, who helmed some of the most well-respected movies of all time, via never-before-seen archive and contributions from leading film directors. Haunted by the shadow of his dismissive father and his puritan upbringing, Lean was married six times, and he created layered and complex narratives in his work while struggling to find connection and meaning in his personal life.
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David Lean
Self (archive footage)
8.0
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7.5
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0.0
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5.1
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0.0
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6.5
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4.5
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7.5
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0.0
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7.2
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6.0
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7.5
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7.5
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7.1
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7.4
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7.0
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7.0
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7.0
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0.0
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