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During this episode we talk to Director Ted Kotcheff. Mr. Kotcheff’s directing credits include First Blood, North Dallas Forty, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, and Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?

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Legends of Film is proud to present an interview with Director of Photography, Adam Holender. Mr. Holender's film credits include Midnight Cowboy, Smoke, Fresh, and Man on a Swing.

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The Language of Beasts – When a shepherd saves a snake, he is rewarded with the ability to understand what animals say. But is this a gift or a curse?

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During this episode we talk to Director Lewis Teague. Mr. Teague’s directing credits include Jewel of the Nile, Cujo, and Cat’s Eye.

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During this episode we talk to Director Elliot Silverstein. Mr. Silverstein’s directing credits include Cat Ballou, A Man Called Horse, and The Car.

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Princess Sylvia may choose any gift from the Flower Fairy. But after visiting others so honored, will she choose beauty, eloquence, or something far more rare?

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Hans is befriended by a man with vast storerooms of gold and silver; will Hans squander gifts from his friend, or be sensible?

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When a man receives special gifts to help his family, but doesn’t follow the rules, something unusual happens.

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During this episode we talk to Writer and Director Philip Kaufman.  Mr. Kaufman has directed such movies as The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Right Stuff, The Wanderers, and The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid.