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Diederik Hoogstraten discusses his work on the film 'Young Washington' and the themes of resilience and integrity in George Washington's early life.

How He Brought YOUNG WASHINGTON to Life: Diederik Hoogstraten Our guest this week, Diederik Hoogstraten, shares what he aimed to bring to life about America's most celebrated founding father as he was co-writing the upcoming film Young Washington . The movie, hitting theaters July 3, looks at the early days of the man who would lead the American colonies to victory in the Revolutionary War and became the first president of the United States. Hoogstratten explains why we fashioned the script around the moments in which Washington built his resilience, integrity and commitment to service — and also shares the crucibles of his own life he drew upon in bringing the story the "father of the country" to life. To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and leave a comment at our YouTube channel. And be sure subscribe and tell your friends and family about us. Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at info@beyondthecrucible.com

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