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Does The Sympathizer worthily adapt its acclaimed book?
Does The Sympathizer worthily adapt its acclaimed book?
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2024
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Podcast episode
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It's rare to find a series with such an impeccable pedigree as HBO's The Sympathizer. It's based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, co-created by auteur director Park Chan-wook, and features Robert Downey, Jr. in four supporting roles. Set during and after the Vietnam war, the series follows a man (Hoa Xuande) juggling a position with the South Vietnamese military and one as a spy for the North Vietnamese. But is it a worthy adaptation?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Released:
May 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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