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200223 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Inside a Beautiful Mind

200223 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Twenty-three minutes of behind-the-scenes footage features interviews with Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly about their roles in A Beautiful Mind.

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Twenty-three minutes of behind-the-scenes footage features interviews with Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly about their roles in A Beautiful Mind.

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Lorna Anoziedirector

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connellycast

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowecast

Akiva Goldsman

Akiva Goldsmancast

Brian Grazer

Brian Grazercast

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Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly reflect on their roles in A Beautiful Mind, a film directed by Ron Howard. Inside a Beautiful Mind features interviews with the lead actors as they discuss the challenges of portraying characters inspired by mathematician John Nash. The documentary includes behind-the-scenes footage and candid conversations about the film's depiction of mental illness. It also addresses the public's response to Nash's story, which centers on his struggles with schizophrenia.

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