Cat’s Cradle
1987-01-01 · 5 min · Not rated
An animated film about a girl that struggles to fall asleep and experiences a sleepless night. Without narration
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- Directors
- Temah Nelson
- Production companies
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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