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Filmmaker Alex Gibney talks about “Casino Jack”

 

Alex Gibney is the founder of Jigsaw Productions. An Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award-winning producer, he is well known for producing one of the top grossing documentaries of all time, "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room." In addition, Gibney is sought after for his experience in mounting large international productions, particularly multi-part series, such as Martin Scorsese's Emmy and Grammy award-winning "The Blues" and David Halberstam's "The Fifties." An accomplished writer and director in his own right, Gibney is the leading creative force behind many of Jigsaw's productions and is well known for crafting stories that take an unflinching look at the political landscape of America. His work as a writer/director includes: the 2008 Oscar-winning film "Taxi to the Dark Side," the 2006 Oscar-nominated film "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," and the current Magnolia Pictures release, "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson," featuring Johnny Depp. Call (800)244-9455 to join the conversation.

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