He built the festival from a small showcase of artsy and message-conscious movies into the largest film festival in the U.S. and a major pipeline for independent films to get into mainstream theaters.

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The film in question, The Natural, is a sports film which recounts the life of Roy Hobbs, a talented baseball player.