‘Mockingjay’s’ Mastermind: Francis Lawrence on the Book vs. Movie, ISIS Parallels, and More

The Final Chapters

The acclaimed director of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 opens up about the final two chapters in the Jennifer Lawrence-starring film franchise.

Published Nov. 23 2014 7:13AM EST

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“One of the big themes—if not the big theme—of Mockingjay – Part 1 is the battle of the airwaves,” director Francis Lawrence tells The Daily Beast.

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‘Mockingjay’s’ Mastermind: Francis Lawrence on the Book vs. Movie, ISIS Parallels, and More

The acclaimed director of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 opens up about the final two chapters in the Jennifer Lawrence-starring film franchise.

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