Director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in leg
Michael Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range and was hospitalized, according to reports. The filmmaker, known for films including Heat and Collateral, was injured in the self-inflicted accident; further details about his condition were not immediately clear. The incident drew attention due to Mann's profile and questions about gun safety at shooting ranges.
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