EPISODE · Dec 11, 2018 · 25 MIN
315 - Director Peter Hedges of Ben Is Back
from Bitch Talk Podcast · host Erin Lim
Send us Fan MailCaptain Party sits down with Oscar nominated writer and director Peter Hedges to discuss his powerful new film Ben is Back. They talk addiction, the unwavering love of a parent, what it was like working with his son (the super talented Lucas Hedges), and the moving performance of Julia Roberts. Not only has he been writing for decades (remember What's Eating Gilbert Grape?!?) but he's so humble and easy to talk to! This film is urgent and raw, and reminds us to never give up on each other. Watch Ben is Back in theaters December 14th! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter... Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you!--Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. Fuck ice.--Support Bitch Talk here!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and SubstackListen every Monday at 7 am on BFF.FM
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Send us Fan Mail Captain Party sits down with Oscar nominated writer and director Peter Hedges to discuss his powerful new film Ben is Back. They talk addiction, the unwavering love of a parent, what it was like working with his son (the super talented Lucas Hedges), and the moving performance of Julia Roberts. Not only has he been writing for decades (remember What's Eating Gilbert Grape?!?) but he's so humble and easy to talk to! This film is urgent and raw, and reminds us...
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