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Martin Scorsese to Produce Bill Clinton Documentary

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GETTY P 102610 BillClinton?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1355823750368Frank Polich/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — HBO and director Martin Scorsese are planning to produce a documentary centered on former president Bill Clinton.

The 42nd president of the United States is fully cooperating with the doc that will examine how Clinton spent his days in office, along with what he has done since leaving the his post as commander-in-chief.

“I am pleased that legendary director Martin Scorsese and HBO have agreed to do this film,” Clinton said in a statement.  “I look forward to sharing my perspective on my years as president, and my work in the years since, with HBO’s audience.”

Scorsese echoed Clinton’s excitement, saying, “A towering figure who remains a major voice in world issues, President Clinton continues to shape the political dialogue both here and around the world.  Through intimate conversations, I hope to provide greater insight into this transcendent figure.”

There’s no word on when the documentary will air on HBO.

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