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Poll: America's National Director

A poll by ur22567331
According to Wikipedia, a national poet "is a poet held by tradition and popular acclaim to represent the identity, beliefs and principles of a particular national culture [and writes] poetry that closely identifies with the nation's cause – or is thought to do so."

Which director most deserves to be called the cinematic equivalent of a national poet for the United States?

(Don't necessarily vote for your favorite director or the one you think is the most talented)

Discuss here

Results of 2,990 votes:

  1. 1.

    Martin Scorsese

     
  2. 2.

    Steven Spielberg

     
  3. 3.

    John Ford

     
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