"Misery demands a sacrifice"

2023

1h 27m

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An innovative and charismatic influencer is suddenly exiled from her community of creative partners and colleagues when she states an opinion that she did not know was “unacceptable” in their eyes.

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7 featured cast members

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Vanessa Rosa

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Saul Lopez

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Eric July

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Cassandra Starsan

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Evan Wilson

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Evan Gunn Wilson

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Graeme Wilson

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Directed by: Graeme Wilson
Written by: Graeme Wilson
Produced by: Graeme Wilson

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