I knew that the shards of I Love Lucy that we see, they needed to be in Lucy's head.

We needed to see that she is a comedic chess master who, whether it's at a table read or being pitched something in the writer's room or rehearsal, she can see 12 moves ahead.

She can see if this joke is going to work.

How is it going to play on Friday in front of an audience?

And she'll ask logic questions.

Hello, and welcome back to the Directors Cut, brought to you by the Directors Guild of America.

In today's episode, America's favorite television couple faces a crisis in director Aaron Sorkin's

biographical drama, being the Ricardo's. The film revisits the story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz,

as their complex relationship is threatened

by shocking personal accusations, a political smear, and cultural taboos during one critical

production week of their groundbreaking sitcom, I Love Lucy.

In addition to being the Ricardo's, Mr. Sorkin's other directorial credits include the DGA

Award-nom nominated feature films,

The Trial of the Chicago Seven, and Molly's Game.

Following a recent screening of the film at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles,

Mr. Sorkin shares insight into the making of being the Ricardo's

with fellow director David O. Russell.

Listen on for their spoiler-filled conversation.

In case you didn't know, I just want to tell you who Aaron Sorkin is because I like this,

because I think people should remember.

This is the third film he's directed.

He directed Molly's Game in 2017, which was a terrific picture.

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