When the Camera Wasn't Running

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When the Camera Wasn't Running

2026

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A young girl from New Orleans dreams of celebrating her birthday during the weekend of Hurricane Katrina.

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Merah Benoit

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Bowen Bullock

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Jessika Cannon

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Justin Grier

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