Aaron Sorkin on why he made another movie about Facebook, and how real life translates to film

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin discusses his return to the subject of Facebook for a new film project. He explains that his inspiration came from meeting whistleblower Frances Haugen.
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It provides insight into the creative process of a major Hollywood screenwriter and the influence of real-world tech controversies on cinema.
LOS ANGELES, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Aaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "The Social Network," wasn't looking to make another movie about…
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