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'Rust' Director Joel Souza Has No Contact With Alec Baldwin, Regrets Writing Film


The controversial Western film "Rust" finally hits U.S. theaters Friday -- but instead of celebrating, director Joel Souza says he wishes he’d never made it at all.

Published May 1, 2025 10:03 AM PDT

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