The CBS Mornings Podcast

‘Breakthrough’ Director Wants to Start a Conversation about Faith and Community


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Only on the “CBS This Morning” podcast, Roxann Dawson, director of the new film “Breakthrough,” discusses the remarkable true story of a 14-year-old’s miraculous recovery after falling through an icy lake and his mother’s unfaltering faith. Talking with CBS News’ Reena Ninan, Dawson says she hopes the movie will open up a conversation about the power of faith, prayer and community. Dawson explains how directing her first motion picture compared to directing popular television series like “This is Us,” “The Americans” and “House of Cards.” She also discusses diversity in Hollywood and working with “Breakthrough” stars Chrissy Metz and Topher Grace. Plus, Dawson shares what’s next including directing a Me Too themed episode of Apple TV’s upcoming series “The Morning Show” starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.
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The CBS Mornings PodcastBy CBS News