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The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights

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The Film Programme: Dear White People, Training animal actors, I was Julie Christie's double

Dear White People, Training animal actors, I was Julie Christie's double

09/07/2015

BBC Radio 4 - The Film Programme, Dear White People, Training animal actors, I was Julie Christie's double

Director Justin Simien discusses his controversial comedy Dear White People.

Presented by Francine Stock. Director Justin Simien discusses his controversial comedy Dear White People. Plus a visit to Amazing Animals, who train animals and insects for films.

With Francine Stock.

Director Justin Simien discusses his controversial comedy Dear White People and Priscilla Igwe of the New Black Film Collective discusses the difficulties of releasing the film in this country.

The Film Programme visits Amazing Animals, who train animals and insects, from wolves to flies, for the movies.

Listener Jan Johnson reveals how she was promoted from cabbage seller to Julie Christie's double on the set of Far From The Madding Crowd, and why it changed her life.

Corrina Antrobus of The Bechdel Test Fest picks her three DVDs of the month.

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