Where her book ended, their story began.
Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.
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Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Colin Farrell Paul Giamatti Ruth Wilson Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Annie Rose Buckley B.J. Novak Kathy Baker Lily Bigham Melanie Paxson Andy McPhee Rachel Griffiths Ronan Vibert Fuschia Sumner David Ross Paterson Laura Waddell Barbara Keegan Steven Cabral Jerry Hauck Michelle Arthur Michael Swinehart Bob Rusch Paul Tassone Luke Baines Demetrius Grosse Kim D'Armond Mia Serafino Claire Bocking Dendrie Taylor Kristopher Kyer Victoria Summer Jaeden Bettencourt
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