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People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia'

Ten years after the release of Philadelphia, director Jonathan Demme, along with Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, and other participants, reflect on the making of the film and its enduring legacy as Hollywood’s first mainstream feature to tackle AIDS, detailing its impact on culture and society. Cast and crew recount the project’s origins, the production process, and a trove of curious anecdotes about one of the defining hits of 1993.

Director(s)

Jonathan Demme

Jeffrey Schwarz

Cast & Crew

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

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Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

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Edward Saxon

Edward Saxon

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Jonathan Demme

Jonathan Demme

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Ron Bozman

Ron Bozman

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Howard Shore

Howard Shore

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Kristi Zea

Kristi Zea

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Jeffrey Schwarz

Jeffrey Schwarz

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Daniel Chapman

Daniel Chapman

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Ron Nyswaner

Ron Nyswaner

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Chris Newman

Chris Newman

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Carl Fullerton

Carl Fullerton

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Craig McKay

Craig McKay

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Details

GenresDocumentary
Runtime58 mins
Released on19 Jul 2004
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America