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Wednesday, September 14 2011

Toronto International Film Festival 2011: ‘Moneyball’

By Stuart Henderson

Expect Brad Pitt to get some award season attention for his playful portrayal of real life Oakland A's GM Billy Beane, a man trying to find a way to win a game with a stacked deck.

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