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  2. John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
  • Aug 01, 2017
  • 78 min
  • Full-HD

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)

An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

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