My Personal Funhouse Mirror (2023)
Overview
A look at past diary entries reveals a teenage girl's struggles with body image and depression
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0214 |
Directed By
Sarah Kate Foster
TOP CAST
Sarah Kate Foster
Self
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