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Welcome To Academia

2009-08-22 · 85 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Comedy

Faculty and administrators of the prestigious Victorian University jockey for power in the classroom, the boardroom, and the bedroom. Amidst all their petty intrigues, a young graduate student is forced to experience a life lesson not offered on the regular curriculum.

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Directors
Kirk Davis
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United States of America
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James Le GrosJames Le GrosRevis Williams
Callie ThorneCallie ThorneValery Villainueva
Laila RobinsLaila RobinsDeborah Hansen
Matt ServittoMatt ServittoRoger Weldman
Jess WeixlerJess WeixlerSophie
Dan BakkedahlDan BakkedahlRichard Valentine
Robert HoganRobert HoganHarold Kronsky
Shanna ForrestallShanna ForrestallBambi Bazongas
Adam BratcherAjax
Vernel BagnerisVernel BagnerisRobert Taylor
Deborah Garcia SmithValery's Mom
Shauna RappoldShauna RappoldStudent

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