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Birthright

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Birthright

1989

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Science Fiction

Overview

The story of a rebel with a cause, this dystopic art film takes place in a future where humans have become drones in a decaying post-industrial hive.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Deborah Oaks

Sarah Jacobs

Steven J. Bernstein

Dr. Steiner

Megan Cole

Megan Cole

Erin Miles

Anthony Lee

Laundry Foreman

Mary Kae Irvin

Steiner's Assistant

Gordon Carpenter

Nursery Guard

Sheila Scott

Worker 1

Charlice Poortuliet

Worker 2

Eric Hagerman

Renegade

Roger Tomkins

Security 1

Creative team

Directed by: Lynn Wegenka
Written by: Lynn Wegenka
Produced by: Cathy Sarkowsky

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