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Prior leaders were founding director george stevens, jr. The american film institute are launching a movie club based on their renowned afi 100 years, 100 movies lists. Steven spielberg explains why he doesnt do rehearsals 2017. The american film institute afi is an american film organization that educates filmmakers and.
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