Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Filmmaker

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Kevin Smith is an American filmmaker and actor. Smith rose to fame with the release of his irreverent low-budget comedy film Clerks, and became a household name with movies like Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Dogma, and more. In celebration of Dogma's 25th anniversary, the film was recently re-released in 4k. 

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The Big Think Interview
Why Kevin Smith bet $27,575 on a movie no one showed up for
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