Todd Solondz on ‘Life During Wartime’

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Legendary indie director Todd Solondz talks with us about pushing the boundaries of storytelling, and the balance between discomfort and honesty in his films, which include “Welcome to the Dollhouse, “Happiness,” and “Palindromes.” He also shares insights on his new movie, “Life During Wartime.” It’s a sequel/retelling of “Happiness” that goes into limited release today.

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