The Strange Name Movie (2017)
Overview
How do perfectly ordinary, normal people cope with the extraordinary challenge of an embarrassing, provocative, famous or unbelievable name? This documentary examines the phenomena of "strange names."
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.586 |
Directed By
Richard Tilkin
Crew
Richard Tilkin
Ed Grenga
Jennifer Bagley
Richard Tilkin
Richard Tilkin
Rocco Giuliano
Alyssa Bichunsky
Jennifer Bagley
Jennifer Bagley
Rocco Giuliano
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