Writhing (2018)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.21 |
Directed By
Robert John Torres
Crew
Marianne Williams
Elizabeth B. Bates
Robert John Torres
Halee Bernard
Robert John Torres
Robert John Torres
Salvador Pérez García
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