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It's OK to talk to strangers

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A feature length documentary about the intense connections made between strangers over the telephone, and explores these anonymous conversations people are often too hesitant to have with the people closest to them. From crisis centers to psychics and sex workers, this documentary eavesdrops on the inner-workings of hotlines and puts faces to the voice on the other end of the line.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

28 April 2014

Country

Cast

Youree Dell Harris

Youree Dell Harris

Herself (as Cleomili Harris)

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