Profile: John Sayles

Name: Profile: John Sayles
Uploaded: 2012-09-20T04:19:52Z
Duration: P631S
Description: Legendary filmmaker John Sayles has directed 17 films over the past three decades including "Return of the Secaucus Seven," "Matewan," "Eight Men Out," "Passion Fish" and "Lone Star." But before he was a filmmaker, Sayles was an award-winning fiction writer, having already published two novels and a collection of short stories before turning 30.

Clip: Season 2012 Episode 360 | 10m 31s

Legendary filmmaker John Sayles has directed 17 films over the past three decades including "Return of the Secaucus Seven," "Matewan," "Eight Men Out," "Passion Fish" and "Lone Star." But before he was a filmmaker, Sayles was an award-winning fiction writer, having already published two novels and a collection of short stories before turning 30.

Aired: 09/19/12

Rating: NR

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Profile: John Sayles

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