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Jason Bateman learned much about the technical process of shooting a film in his directorial debut &quot;Bad Words,&quot; alongside writer Andrew Dodge and actress Kathryn Hahn. Focus Features

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Q&amp;A: Jason Bateman talks film directing debut, &#039;Bad Words&#039; - Daily Bruin

Q&#038;A: Jason Bateman talks film directing debut, &#8216;Bad Words&#8217;

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In addition to actor and producer, Jason Bateman adds movie director to his list of film credits with his latest project and directorial debut, “Bad Words.” “Bad Words,” which Bateman directs and stars in, follows screenwriter Andrew Dodge’s story of a bitter middle-aged man (Bateman) who forces his way into a children’s national spelling bee.

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Q&A: Jason Bateman talks film directing debut, ‘Bad Words’

By Shelly Maldonado

March 13, 2014 12:35 a.m.