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- ↑ Linda Barnard, "First-time director Ryan Redford let cast take the lead". Toronto Star , February 3, 2011.
- ↑ Linda Barnard, "Cafe de Flore, A Dangerous Method, lead Genies race". Toronto Star , January 18, 2012.
- ↑ Nick Patch, "In the spotlight: Ryan Redford showcases 'Oliver Sherman' at Toronto film fest". Canadian Press, September 12, 2010.
