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The Making of 12 Mighty Orphans

Cinematographer David McFarland discusses his approach to the period feature's visual language.

For director Ty Roberts' Depression-era feature 12 Mighty Orphans, cinematographer David McFarland worked with Panavision to assemble an eclectic mix of vintage optics. Here, the cinematographer discusses how that collaboration helped him craft the movie's visual style.