Benh Zeitlin
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Jonshel Alexander, former Beasts of the Southern Wild child actor, dies at 22
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The story behind the first black Peter Pan on film in Wendy
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Beasts of the Southern Wild director piles on childhood whimsy in Peter Pan redux Wendy: Sundance review
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Wendy trailer puts a fantastical twist on classic Peter Pan tale
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Inside the Best Picture nominees: A deep dive into 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'
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Fox Searchlight re-releasing 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'
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'Beasts of the Southern Wild' director on Oscar nod
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The big change in the Best Director category: Actually, it's not about snubs