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Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy

Some stars prepare others for the spotlight

20201h 16mDocumentary

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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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Anthony Mackie
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Oscar Isaac
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Jessica Chastain
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Laura Linney
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Kevin Kline
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Michael Stuhlbarg
as Self

Michael Urie
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Alex Sharp
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Release date: 2020-06-19

Runtime: 1h 16m

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