Patrick Fugit and Kate Hudson in Almost Famous.
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Patrick Fugit and Kate Hudson in Almost Famous.
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In Almost Famous, writer and director Cameron Crowe looks at the ecosystem surrounding a rising rock band in the early ’70s. Starring Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, and many more, the movie is a coming-of-age story that touches on journalism, sex, rock ‘n’ roll, parenthood, and the perils of trying to be cool. Almost Famous turns 25 this year, so today we are revisiting our conversation about the movie.
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