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    The Treatment

    Mark Christopher: 54, The Director's Cut

    The director of the film 54 discusses the re-release of the cult-classic, debuting the version we were meant to see originally -- the director's cut.

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    By Elvis Mitchell • Jul 15, 2015 • 29m Listen

    Director Mark Christopher sits down with Elvis Mitchell to discuss the highlights and frustrations of filming the 1998 cult-classic 54. With a burgeoning cast and large studio backing, the film had the makings for a timely, box office smash but was negatively affected by a severely altered end product. Now, Christopher is proud of the opportunity for viewers to experience the film in its original version, as it should have been released nearly 20 years ago.

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      Elvis Mitchell

      host of KCRW’s The Treatment

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      Blake Veit

      Producer, 'The Treatment'

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      Mark Christopher

      screenwriter and director

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