Mike Leigh

writer/director of Hard Truths

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“Hard Truths” explores family dynamics through sisters: one angry and fearful, the other loving. Director Mike Leigh teamed up with Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

‘Hard Truths’ takes an unflinching look at fear, anger, family

“Hard Truths” explores family dynamics through sisters: one angry and fearful, the other loving. Director Mike Leigh teamed up with Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

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