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Why Edward Norton fought for new film 'Motherless Brooklyn'

Actor Edward Norton has starred in a wide range of movies, from cult hit “Fight Club” to commercial blockbuster “The Incredible Hulk.” But recently he’s been very selective about his projects. “Motherless Brooklyn,” which he both acts in and directs, made the cut. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Norton at the Toronto International Film Festival about the film’s “emotional intimacy” and current relevance.

Why Edward Norton fought for new film 'Motherless Brooklyn'

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