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Guide to a Midwest Hometown
Guide to a Midwest Hometown

Guide to a Midwest Hometown

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Coming back during Winter, Alex Powell explores both the places and personal connections found in his hometown and how they've changed. “Guide to a Midwest Hometown” explores what makes the barren places at home feel sentimental and special, and the good and bad feelings that come when being back home. Inspired by "How To With John Wilson".

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

35 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

02 November 2022

Country

Cast

Alex Powell

Alex Powell

Narrator

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