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美国国家公共电台 NPR Movie: Director Joshua Weinstein Explains The Story Behind 'Menashe'

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SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Next week, New York City Ballet will present its sixth annual fall fashion gala, where fashion designers are paired with choreographers to create new dances and new costumes - and perhaps one for BJ Leiderman, who writes our theme

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