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'All or Nothing,' Dark but Hopeful

By Pat Dowell

Published November 4, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Mike Leigh's latest film, All or Nothing, is about three families living in a decrepit housing project. But the British writer and director says despite the depressing scenery, the movie has a hopeful outlook. Pat Dowell reports.

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