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The Movies

The Movies

Description: Emmy Award-winning executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog bring "The Movies" to CNN in new six-part series that explores American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution. Combining archival footage and interviews with leading actors, directors, producers, critics and historians, the series showcases the most pivotal moments in film that have stirred the imagination and influenced our culture.
Genre: Family
Year Released: 2019
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: July 7, 2019
Network: CNN
Picture Format: High-definition television
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