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“There’s a responsibility to the truth and what really happened,” Scafaria says, “and it’s not a black and white story, after all.” Here’s the true story behind the movie Hustlers.
Sep 16, 2019 · Hustlers, starring Jennifer Lopez, tells the true story of a group of New York City strippers who begin to scam clients out of their money, although it does make some changes to the real life tale. Written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, Hustlers has earned rave reviews for its American crime story and the performances within it.
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How 'Hustlers' transformed real robbery into an exercise in empathy. Director and writer Lorene Scafaria talks adapting the true story of "The Hustlers at Scores." Strippers drugging...
Dec 4, 2019 · Scarfaria told CNN she showed the scene that plays Lorde’s “Royals” to the singer with the hope of locking down the song, and it worked. Janet Jackson approved “Control,” which plays in ...
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Sep 6, 2019 · Sept. 6, 2019 1:46 PM PT. To quote a timeless Janet Jackson jam, as “Hustlers” does in its opening seconds, this true crime stripper drama is a story about control. Women seeking control of their...
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Sep 7, 2019 · Considered from that vantage, Scafaria’s third film, “ Hustlers ,” is a natural fit for her oeuvre, even as its splashy plotline (incorrectly) hints at a wholly different experience. It’s ...
Dec 14, 2019 · While promoting the home video release of Hustlers, writer/director Lorene Scafaria spoke to Screen Rant about developing the film. She talks about her long road to the director's chair and the numerous rewrites she made to her initial script.
