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The Distraction
The Distraction

The Distraction

DISTRACTING YOURSELF IS NOT ENOUGH….BE UNABASHED!

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A short form exploration of the very visceral and disorienting world of living with severe anxiety and depression, the world’s biggest health problem.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

27 February 2020

Country

United States of America

Cast

Emma Sinai-Yunker

Emma Sinai-Yunker

Girl

Steven J. Weinberg

Steven J. Weinberg

The Voice

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