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MegaDoc Reveals Chaos Behind Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Journey

8/1/2025

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Mike Figgis' gripping documentary "MegaDoc" unveils the tumultuous 18-month journey behind Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious "Megalopolis." Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, it captures the chaos, including Coppola's shocking decision to fire the VFX team. With enough footage for a potential five-part series, "MegaDoc" is set to release on September 19 through Utopia.

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Mike Figgis' gripping documentary "MegaDoc" unveils the tumultuous 18-month journey behind Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious "Megalopolis." Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, it captures the chaos, including Coppola's shocking decision to fire the VFX team. With enough footage for a potential five-part series, "MegaDoc" is set to release on September 19 through Utopia.