Magnificent Beast (2021)
Overview
Why do Jews and Muslims forbid pork? This film searches for the ancient roots of the pig taboo and explores the centuries-long relationship between humans and pigs.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.2615 |
Directed By
Tess Gerritsen
Josh Gerritsen
Crew
Josh Gerritsen
Josh Gerritsen
Josh Gerritsen
Tess Gerritsen
Irene Yadao
Josh Gerritsen
Josh Gerritsen
Hanji Chang
Jacob Gerritsen
Tess Gerritsen
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