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Writhing

Writhing

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Part work of ethereal realism, part dance film, this contemporary-set short follows a young man facing the probability of an HIV+ diagnosis.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

12 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

16 July 2018

Country

United States of America

Cast

Reed Alvarado

Reed Alvarado

Keanu Uchida

Keanu Uchida

Elizabeth B. Bates

Elizabeth B. Bates

Robert John Torres

Robert John Torres

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