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Aaron Sorkin on Steve Jobs, How to make a movie on a smart phone

Looking at the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV, including West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin on his biopic about Apple founder Steve Jobs. Francine Stock presents.

With Francine Stock

The West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin discusses his biopic about Apple founder Steve Jobs and why the relationship between the character and the real person is the difference between a building and a drawing of that building.

Director Sean Baker reveals how he made a feature film, Tangerine, with two smart phones, and why he'd still prefer people to watch it on a big screen.

Documentary-maker Saeed Taji Farouky talks about his experiences of being embedded with the Afghan National Army in one of the most dangerous regions in the world.

And a sound editor responds to bird-watchers' complaints about birdsong being used in the wrong movie locations.

Image: Michael Fassbender portraying Steve Jobs. Image credit: Universal Pictures.

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28 minutes

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Sun 15 Nov 2015 23:00
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Credits

Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Aaron Sorkin
Interviewed Guest Sean Baker
Interviewed Guest Saeed Farouky

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  • Thu 12 Nov 2015 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 15 Nov 2015 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • The Film Programme

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