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Steven Spielberg's close encounter with the past

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Celebrated film director Steven Spielberg produced and directed the internationally acclaimed 'Schindler's List' as a tribute to his family and his Jewish heritage. Initially offering the rights to other directors, Spielberg was finally convinced he was the only one who can tell the story after a touching visit to Auschwitz, Poland.

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), in motion pictures, Spielberg, Steven, Schindler's List (Motion picture)

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Mel Gibson: taking chances

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Gibson has adequately proven that he is more than just another pretty face in Hollywood. With the success of his directorial debut, 'The Man Without a Face,' and his well-publicized devotion to his family, Gibson has demonstrated that he has the talent, the gumption and the right values to survive in the motion picture industry.

Cover Story, Behavior, Actors, Gibson, Mel

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"ER": behind the scenes

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The success of the television drama series 'ER' lies in the realism, both in the visual and timing aspects, shown in each episode. The cast and crew spend much time for rehearsals to perfect the emergency room scenes.

Methods, Television programs, Television direction, Television production, ER (Television program), Special effects (Performing arts)

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