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Sean Baker's Mother Disapproved of 'Anora'

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Acclaimed director Sean Baker's mother disapproved of his edgy indie film 'Anora,' according to the filmmaker's candid NYFCC acceptance speech.
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  • Baker revealed that his mother didn't even make it through watching his previous film 'Red Rocket,' which tackles gritty subject matter.
  • Despite critical acclaim, Baker's mother seems to have a hard time stomaching the provocative themes and content in his boundary-pushing indie projects, hinting at the creative tension between a director and their family.
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Sean Baker, 'Anora', 'Red Rocket'
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