John Hoffman

co-director of “The Barber of Little Rock”

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The Oscar-nominated short documentary “The Barber of Little Rock” follows Arlo Washington, a barber who is trying to close the wealth gap in the city.

Oscar nominee ‘Barber of Little Rock’ exposes wealth gap in US

The Oscar-nominated short documentary “The Barber of Little Rock” follows Arlo Washington, a barber who is trying to close the wealth gap in the city.

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'Only Murderers in the Building': Steve Martin on creating Hulu's most-watched comedy

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