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Hearts of Darkness Returns as Coppola Prepares 'Megalopolis'

7/16/2025

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The restored documentary "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse" is back in theaters, thanks to American Zoetrope and the meticulous work of James Mockoski. As he reflects on its enduring legacy, excitement builds for director Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming project, "Megalopolis," promising to further shape the landscape of cinema.

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The restored documentary "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse" is back in theaters, thanks to American Zoetrope and the meticulous work of James Mockoski. As he reflects on its enduring legacy, excitement builds for director Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming project, "Megalopolis," promising to further shape the landscape of cinema.