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Peter Simpson Hedges (born July 6, 1962) is an American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, film director and film producer.
Peter Hedges is an American screenwriter and director, known for his films such as What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Pieces of April and Ben Is Back. He was born in 1962 in Iowa and is the father of actor Lucas Hedges.
Peter Hedges is an American novelist, screenwriter, and film director. His novel What's Eating Gilbert Grape was adapted into a critically acclaimed movie of the same title, which launched his film career. In 2002 he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for About a Boy.
Dec 5, 2018 · The director of Ben is Back, a drama about a mother's love for her addicted son, talks about his personal and professional experience with family stories. He also discusses his collaboration with his son Lucas Hedges, his admiration for Julia Roberts, and his love of strong mothers.
Sep 3, 2021 · The filmmaker talks about how he created a feature-length movie with a star-studded cast using a sophisticated shooting system during the lockdown. He reveals the inspiration, the challenges and the themes of his film, which premieres at Telluride Film Festival.
Sep 2, 2021 · The Same Storm: Directed by Peter Hedges. With Sandra Oh, Mary-Louise Parker, Elaine May, Moses Ingram. A moving portrait of the lives of twenty-four characters during the spring and summer of 2020 during COVID-19.
Peter Hedges is the writer of novels, plays, and films such as What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Pieces of April, and About a Boy. Learn more about his books, awards, and personal life on his official website.
