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    J. Clay Tweel: Make Believe

    J. Clay Tweel's documentary, Make Believe, takes us inside the quirky world of teen magicians....

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    By Elvis Mitchell • Aug 31, 2011 • 28m Listen

    J. Clay Tweel's documentary, Make Believe, takes us inside the quirky world of teen magic. The film, which won Best Documentary at the LA Film Festival, follows six teenagers competing for the title of Teen World Champion. This is Tweel's first time directing. His previous credits include editor of The King of Kong and Freakonomics.

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