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Review: Almost Famous : Pop Culture Happy Hour The film Almost Famous recently turned 20. Writer and director Cameron Crowe looks at the ecosystem surrounding a rising rock band in the early '70s. Starring Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, and so many more, it's a coming-of-age story that touches on journalism, sex, rock and roll, parenthood, and the perils of trying to be cool.
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20 Years Later, 'Almost Famous' Is Still A Golden God

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20 Years Later, 'Almost Famous' Is Still A Golden God

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

20 Years Later, 'Almost Famous' Is Still A Golden God

20 Years Later, 'Almost Famous' Is Still A Golden God

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The film Almost Famous recently turned 20. In it, writer and director Cameron Crowe looks at the ecosystem surrounding a rising rock band in the early '70s. Starring Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, and so many more, it's a coming-of-age story that touches on journalism, sex, rock and roll, parenthood, and the perils of trying to be cool.

The audio was produced by Mike Katzif and edited by Jessica Reedy.