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99% Invisible

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Impact of Tax Reform on Film Industry

Exploring the influence of a tax reform act in 1976 on the film industry, resulting in a shift from individual investor-funded movies to the rise of blockbuster films. The chapter also touches on how some filmmakers kickstarted their careers with support from dentists and the challenges faced by new filmmakers in securing funding.

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