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Peter Hedges (born July 6 , 1962 ) is an American Writer and Film Director .

Peter grew up in Des Moines, Iowa , where he attended Valley High School. He later went to the North Carolina School Of The Arts . His novel, '' What's Eating Gilbert Grape? '' was adapted into a critically acclaimed motion picture, which launched his film career.

In 2003 he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for '' About A Boy ''.

In 2003 he wrote and directed '' Pieces Of April '' starring Katie Holmes , which he dedicated to his mother.


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