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Trend 12.19 Ford v Ferrari

There are facts, and then there are Hollywood films inspired by facts. Ford v Ferrari, releasing on November 15, is an example of the latter. But don’t be dissuaded.

Viewed through a documentarian’s lens, there’s a great deal missing or wrong with the movie, directed by James Mangold and based on a true story. For instance, Carroll Shelby was a head taller than Matt Damon. Having met Carroll twice, I never bought Damon as Shelby. It should’ve been Vince

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