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Directed and written by Richard Levine, "Submission" is based on the novel "Blue Angel" by Francine Prose. The story follows Ted Swenson, a once-acclaimed author who now teaches writing at a small liberal arts college. Though his marriage to Sherrie is comfortable, he finds himself drowning in discontent as he teaches unteachable students and partakes in stuffy departmental dinners. But when a new pupil, Angela Argo, shows promise, Ted focuses on nurturing her career. Basking in Angela’s youth, talent and admiration, just as she benefits from Ted’s wisdom, experience and professional connections, it’s only a matter of time before lines are crossed and it becomes unclear whether Ted is predator or prey and Angela is victim or victimizer. Levine, Prose and actor Janeane Garofalo joined BUILD to talk about the film.

"Celebrity Autobiography" is an uproarious comedy show that stages real celebrity memoirs, from Beyoncé to Tommy Lee Jones, read by actors and comedians including Rachel Dratch, Tate Donovan, Michael Urie and more. Watch actors Susan Lucci & Jackie Hoffman as they discuss guest starring on the show.

Chasing a dream while running from broken relationships with his father and his childhood sweetheart, Bart Millard hits the road in an old, decrepit tour bus with his new band MercyMe - named for his grandmother's favorite expression. With the guidance of a grizzled music-industry insider, the band begins a journey none of them could ever have imagined. A gripping reminder of the power of forgiveness, "I Can Only Imagine" beautifully illustrates that no one is ever too far from God's love-or from an eternal home in Heaven. Dennis Quaid dropped by the BUILD stage to discuss the film.

Red Gerard & Jessie Diggins Drop In To Chat About The 2018 Winter Olympics by Oath

When three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet, they decide it’s time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local grocery store. But when the manager catches a glimpse of one of them and the loot is far more than they expected, it doesn’t take long for the three best friends to realize the perfect getaway will be harder than they think. From executive producer Jenna Bans comes this comedy-infused drama that mixes a little “Thelma & Louise” with a bit of “Breaking Bad.” Stars Retta & Mae Whitman took the BUILD stage to chat about the new NBC series, "Good Girls."

Imagine if your dad wrote a dirty book. Most people would try to ignore it - but not Jamie Morton. Instead, he decided to read it to the world in this groundbreaking comedy podcast, "My Dad Wrote a Porno." With the help of his best mates, James Cooper and Alice Levine, Jamie reads a chapter a week and discovers more about his father than he ever bargained for.

Just when he's about to get out of Bridgeport, Marius is grabbed by two thugs who think he's Pete. If he doesn't take them to Pete's missing mother and the millions she stole from their mysterious employer, they will kill him and the Bernhardts. Now Marius must find Pete's mother and protect the family, all while figuring out a way to keep the money for himself. Find out what you can expect from season two of the Amazon series when Giovanni Ribisi & Margo Martindale paid BUILD a visit.

Host, journalist and media sensationalist Grae Drake is, without a doubt, one of America’s most celebrated personalities in entertainment journalism. With her signature pink hair and devil-may-care attitude, she’s been cementing her place in the hearts and minds of viewers and celebrities alike. As the Senior Editor of media mega-site Rotten Tomatoes, she lives at the center of the entertainment universe with her highly acclaimed sit-downs with Hollywood’s A-List. Her piercing wit matched with her one-a-kind expert analysis of all things media has made her the “Go-To Gal” for a variety of programs.

So—the presidential election of 2016 happened. You cried, you ranted, you marched. But how do you stay engaged for the long term? How do you keep fighting while also continuing your real life? How do you get involved when you feel far from the action? How do you stay vigilant without being furious all. the. time? Needing to take action after the election, Emma Gray, Executive Women’s Editor at HuffPost, put on her journalist hat and set out to get answers to these questions from some of the most prominent thought leaders and activists of our time. She spoke with march organizers, and senators, long-time activists, and newcomers across political movements to find out the best ways to listen to those who have been doing this for a while, join in, and create sustainable action. Interweaving the interviews with her own experiences covering resistance events and being a member of the media in a time when the media has been under assault, Emma has created a down and dirty guide for women of all ages to roll up their sleeves and resist the forces that are a threat to our rights.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "The Looming Tower" traces the rising threat of Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda in the late 1990s and how the rivalry between the FBI and CIA during that time may have inadvertently set the path for the tragedy of 9/11. The series follows members of the I-49 Squad in New York and Alec Station in Washington, D.C., the counter-terrorism divisions of the FBI and CIA, respectively, as they travel the world fighting for ownership of information while seemingly working toward the same goal – trying to prevent an imminent attack on U.S. soil. Star Wrenn Schmidt joined BUILD to talk about the new Hulu series.