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Adam McKay: "Vice’’

Director Adam McKay on the history and heart of former Vice President Dick Cheney in "Vice".

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By Elvis Mitchell • Feb 15, 2019 • 28m Listen

Historical calamities plus bold male characters is a familiar formula for director Adam McKay. "The Big Short" and "Anchorman" prove the chaotic story lines where McKay thrives so adding yet another polarizing figure in former Vice President Dick Cheney is no surprise. Today on The Treatment, McKay discusses exploring the intricacies that made Cheney tick as well as using comedy in his films to get through life's scary moments.

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