The Ugandan Quidditch Movement (2023)
Overview
In Uganda, a new sport is driving social change. The sport is quidditch.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $60,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.132 |
Directed By
Ben Garfield
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