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The Encounter
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The Encounter

2018-03-24 · 13 min · Not rated

Animation · Science Fiction

A rookie government agent attempts to hunt down his first UFO in order to earn the respect of his fellow agents.

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Directors
Thomas DeCarlo
Production companies
DeCarlo Animation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Zachary SpicerZachary SpicerAgent Larry Calloway (voice)
Thomas DeCarloThomas DeCarloOther Agents (voice)

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