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J.J. Abrams - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

EPISODE · Jan 8, 2016 · 55 MIN

J.J. Abrams - 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

from Awards Chatter · host The Hollywood Reporter

The 49-year-old director of the highest-grossing movie of all time reacts to the film's tremendous reception ("I'm incredibly grateful") and responds to its critics ("I can understand that someone might say, 'Oh, it's a complete rip-off!' "). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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