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CFA Presents: Waxwing Slain (1968) by John Boggs (commentary by Charles Minnimatsu)

CFA Presents: Waxwing Slain (1968) by John Boggs (commentary by Charles Minnimatsu)

Genres

Drama

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A former student of a recently deceased and forgotten '60s filmmaker provides commentary to the late director's film, offering a unique interpretation as only he could.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 October 2020

Country

United States of America

Cast

Steven Lee Merkel

Steven Lee Merkel

Charles Minnimatsu

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