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Where The Butterflies Go

Where The Butterflies Go

a comedic nature documentary

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ComedyDocumentary

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In a pathetic attempt to host his own children’s nature show, a failing filmmaker travels 3,000 miles asking North Americans how to save the endangered monarch butterfly, and ourselves, from extinction.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

72 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 December 2022

Country

Canada

Cast

Fraser Jones

Fraser Jones

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