The Staring Contest (2023)
Overview
A documentary crew planned to film the 17th Annual Staring Contest, but things took an unexpected turn.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1275 |
Directed By
Jo Firestone
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