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John Sayles Quietly Working On New War Film ‘Baryo’

February 2, 2010 7:17 pm

We're fans of John Sayles here at the Playlist and while his recent output has been a little spotty, the director's fiercely independent spirit and unique cinematic voice always make him one to keep an eye on.S...

Forest Whitaker To Star And Direct Louis Armstrong Biopic, ‘What A Wonderful World’

Rodrigo Perez

October 8, 2008 4:11 pm

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Wait, another Louis Armstrong biopic on the way? You'll recall that Charles S. Dutton and indie director John Sayles just announced they'd be doing a mini-series of the renowned American jazz trumpeter/singer f...

Charles S. Dutton Developing Louis Armstrong Mini Series With John Sayles For HBO

Rodrigo Perez

September 25, 2008 1:45 pm

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Charles S. Dutton is developing A Louis Armstrong mini-series for HBO with indie-director John Sayles.Dutton has a development deal with HBO and he says he's likely going to play the older version of Armstrong ...

Soundtrack Wrap: The Honeydrippers, The Great Debaters, Black Lips, RZA; More

Rodrigo Perez

November 2, 2007 10:02 pm

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- Indie workhorse John Sayles' upcoming and 16th film "Honeydripper" will focus on '50s rural blues music from the deep south. Due in theaters December 28 the film stars Danny Glover, Charles S. Dutton, Mary St...

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