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Filmmaking, Activism, and Baseball Reflections

This chapter explores the filmmaking journey behind 'Dead Man Walking' and the challenges of modern movie promotion, emphasizing the pressure on filmmakers to market their work for recognition. The conversation shifts to the importance of political activism among artists, discussing historical media silence during conflicts and the disconnect between social movements in South America and Hollywood's response. Additionally, personal anecdotes about baseball fandom reveal the emotional ties to historic games, blending themes of artistry and sportsmanship.

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