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On Story Season 8, Episode 18: The Shape of Water: A Conversation with Vanessa Taylor

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In this episode, co-writer of the Academy Award® winning film, The Shape of Water discusses collaborating with genre director Guillermo del Toro on his initial idea for the film and the process of writing the dark fantasy world del Toro envisioned for the film. Watch On Story Season 8, Episode 18 The Shape of Water: A Conversation with Vanessa Taylor in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of On Story Season 8, Episode 18 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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