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The Native Hue of Resolution
The Native Hue of Resolution

The Native Hue of Resolution

Genres

Documentary

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A documentary celebrating 20 years of the work of Kaleidoscope, an organisation devoted to the preservation of archive television.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

119 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

21 December 2013

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Chris Perry

Chris Perry

Dick Fiddy

Dick Fiddy

Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett

Simon Coward

Simon Coward

Peter Purves

Peter Purves

Self - Narrator (voice)

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