Opening this weekend is director Francis LawrencesThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.

Its an extremely well done movie and fans of the franchise will not be disappointed.

A few days ago in New York City I landed a great video interview with Francis Lawrence.

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Hit the jump to watch.

Francis Lawrence Time Index:

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