John Sayles Returns to Directing After Decade-Long Hiatus with Western 'I Passed This Way'
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Summary
John Sayles, a highly influential figure in independent cinema, is returning to direct his first film in over a decade. He will write and direct a Western titled "I Passed This Way," starring Amy Madigan and Chris Cooper. Sayles hasn't directed since 2013's "Go for Sisters," though his classic films "Lone Star" and "City of Hope" were restored and re-released in 2024.
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· 2 pulledYou might only be able to count on just one hand the number of filmmakers more influential to the rise of independent cinema than John Sayles
Sayles is returning to the director's chair for the first time in over a decade and will write and direct a Western called 'I Passed This Way'
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