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Most writers are unhappy with film adaptations of their work, and rightly so. 'field of dreams,' however, caught the spirit and essence of 'shoeless joe' while making the necessary changes to make the work more visual.
-W. P. Kinsella
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Most Writers Are Unhappy With Film Adaptations

W. P. Kinsella
Most writers are unhappy with film adaptations of their work, and rightly so. 'field of dreams,' however, caught the spirit and essence of 'shoeless joe' while making the necessary changes to make the work more visual.
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