Mr. Misunderstood
FAILURE'S JUST A STATE OF MIND.
Genres
Overview
When overwhelming expectations tower over him, Cecil must silence the doubt controlling him, while an aspiring film career slowly becomes the least of his worries. Written and directed by newcomer Aaron Fisher, Mr. Misunderstood takes a close look at the endless pressures that loom over one aspiring filmmaker's life, as he conveys the beautiful imperfection of our most human characteristics.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
17 min
Release Date
2023-04-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Aaron Fisher
Cecil
Angela Allison
Therapist
Cassandra White
Julie
Larry D. Katz
Studio Executive
Antonio Fisher
Mugger
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