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'Fosse/Verdon' review: A flashy Sam Rockwell/Michelle Williams duet

How much authenticity do people need in their celebrity biopics?

A little, maybe. Just a little. "Throw in some truth for atmosphere," as the David Zippel lyric from Broadway's "City of Angels" put it. Can't hurt. But play to an audience's collective sighs over the work - the songs, the shows, the movies, the stars - and you can leave out truthful details almost entirely. The worldwide popularity of "Bohemian Rhapsody" proved it.

As usual we look to limited series TV to give us something more intriguing. Premiering April 9, the eight-part FX limited series "Fosse/Verdon" stars

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