Making a Film: Writing, Directing, and Vision

Aziz explains why he wrote and directed Good Fortune, his control over creative vision, and casting choices including Keanu and Seth.

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Aziz Ansari is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. His new movie “Good Fortune” is in theaters Oct. 17th.

Aziz joins Theo to talk about writing and directing his first film, the mystery of mini anamalia, and how his family found community in the south when he was growing up.

Aziz Ansari: https://www.instagram.com/azizansari/

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