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The Starr Sisters
The Starr Sisters

The Starr Sisters

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Documentary

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Patte and Randa Starr are fun specialists. After growing up in an abusive household set above their father's candy store, they spent their lives fighting to find joy and freedom. Now in their 70s, these sisters do exactly as they please: they live together near the beach, they always have a movie on, and the candy drawer is fully stocked.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

15 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 September 2019

Country

United States of America

Cast

Randa Starr

Randa Starr

Herself

Patte Starr

Patte Starr

Herself

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