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    Joe Frank: A Hollywood True Story

    Joe Frank returns with an improbable story that begins in Hollywood and inexplicably ends at Auschwitz.

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    By Joe Frank • Dec 31, 2013 • 28m Listen

    In an attempt to advance his career in Hollywood, a screenwriter finds himself implausibly in Auschwitz. As his film project -- which has nothing to do with the infamous death camp -- implodes, the screenwriter sees his life unraveling on a revolving road to nowhere.

    Photo by Michal Story

    Joe Frank and written in collaboration with Michael Meloan. It was mixed by Ray Guarna, edited by Joe Frank and Michal Story, and features musicians James Harrah, guitar, and Kenny Lyon, piano and bass.

    Note: This episode was originally broadcast on March 29, 2013.

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      Joe Frank

      Independent Producer

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      Karen Lowe

      Independent Producer

      CultureArts
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