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"King Kong" (1933) feat. Jake Lawler

"King Kong" (1933) feat. Jake Lawler

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Jake Lawler joins host Josh Martin to discuss one of the most famous films of the classical Hollywood era: Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedstack’s "King Kong." Jake and Josh discuss the film’s landmark visual effects, its spectacular action scenes, and some very outdated depictions of race and gender.

Follow Jake on Twitter (@jakelawler42) and be on the lookout for "Good Samaritans," Jake’s debut short film.

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