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James Mangold on How 'Walk the Line' Informed 'A Complete Unknown'

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Director James Mangold reveals how his Johnny Cash biopic 'Walk the Line' paved the way for his unorthodox approach to the Bob Dylan film 'A Complete Unknown'.
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  • Mangold says 'Walk the Line' gave him the confidence to insist on a risky approach for 'A Complete Unknown', even when the studio was hesitant.
  • The director credits his 2005 hit film for allowing him to push boundaries and take creative chances with the Bob Dylan biopic.
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James Mangold, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Bob Dylan, IndieWire, 'Walk the Line', 'A Complete Unknown'
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