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Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy

Some stars prepare others for the spotlight

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Documentary

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What do Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Patti LuPone and Alex Sharp have in common? They are but a few of the extraordinary actors who have studied under Moni Yakim at Juilliard, United States' greatest performing arts school. This compelling portrait of the master teacher - the sole remaining founder of the school's legendary Drama Division - takes us inside the drama classes where Moni and his wife Mina pour their love and passion into preparing the next generation of actors for the spotlight.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

76 mins

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Release Date

19 June 2020

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Cast

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Self

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain

Self

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Self

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Self

Michael Urie

Michael Urie

Self

Alex Sharp

Alex Sharp

Self

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Self

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Self

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