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Actor Turns Producer

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Watch this Reuters video to see why a successful A-list actress like Reese Witherspoon has recently turned her attention to producing and directing. Learn why acting and producing films each present their own unique and rewarding challenges.

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Watch this Reuters video to see why a successful A-list actress like Reese Witherspoon has recently turned her attention to producing and directing. Learn why acting and producing films each present their own unique and rewarding challenges.

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