What inspired Sidney Lumet to pursue filmmaking and how did his early experiences shape his directing style?
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What inspired Sidney Lumet to pursue filmmaking and how did his early experiences shape his directing style?
Did anyone else feel that Lumet's stories about casting and collaboration revealed new insights into the art of directing?
How much of Lumet's own personality and struggles do you think influenced the themes of his films?