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All smiles, Moore greets her father, Pete Smith, who drove over from St. Michaels for the “Game Change” premiere. Photograph by Jeff Martin
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“Game Change” co-author Mark Halperin with the film’s screenwriter, Danny Strong. Photograph by Jeff Martin
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“Game Change” book co-authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Jay Roach, who directed “Game Change,” also directed an earlier HBO political film, “Recount.” Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Actress Sarah Paulson, who plays McCain staffer Nicolle Wallace in “Game Change.” Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Actress Julianne Moore on the rope line at the “Game Change” premiere. Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Authors and actresses: John Heilemann, Sarah Paulson, Julianne Moore and Mark Halperin..jpg Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Former New Hampshire senator John Sununu with his wife, Kitty. Photograph by Jeff Martin
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The evening’s host, HBO Films president Len Amato. Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Kari Strimple with Kendall and Rob Jesmer. Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Albert Fonticiella, Sandy Bainum, and Chris Edwards, who was Sarah Palin’s deputy chief of staff (played by Larry Sullivan in the film). Photograph by Jeff Martin
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Julia Morgan and Joey Kalmin. Photograph by Jeff Martin