Review of Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) by Wesley H — 25 Apr 2015

I love showbiz docs, and this one gave a good look into the life of a showrunner.

This review of Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) was written by Wesley H on 25 Apr 2015.

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By Jordan Mintzer (201) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 28 Oct 2014

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By Nathan M (1,055) on 26 Apr 2015

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By Jake Cole (292) for Movie Mezzanine (782) on 03 Nov 2014

Showrunners...would make a good fit in the WGA showrunner training program glimpsed throughout the film…

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By Sheri Linden (962) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 30 Oct 2014

For wannabe, seasoned pro and curious observer alike, these tales from the creative front lines are, like good TV, as insightful as they are…

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By Erik P (146) on 14 May 2015

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