Tom Hanks, James Ponsoldt On 'The Circle'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 25, 2017

Actor Tom Hanks and director/writer James Ponsoldt join us to discuss their new film, "The Circle." Based on a novel by Dave Eggers, the film follows a young tech employee, played by Emma Watson, who gets a life-changing opportunity to join a powerful internet and social media company. But as she rises through the organization, she begins to see practices that raise questions over privacy and surveillance.

"The Circle" will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, and open at theaters on April 28.  

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