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Writhing

2018-07-16 · 12 min · ★ 7.0

Fantasy · Drama

Part work of ethereal realism, part dance film, this contemporary-set short follows a young man facing the probability of an HIV+ diagnosis.

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Directors
Robert John Torres
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Reed Alvarado
Keanu Uchida
Elizabeth B. Bates
Robert John Torres

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