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Unknown White Male

"Imagine if your entire memory were suddenly wiped away."

2005

1h 28m

6.5(14 votes)

Documentary

Overview

The true story of Doug Bruce who woke up on Coney Island with total amnesia. This documentary follows him as he rediscovers himself and the world around him.

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Doug Bruce

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Rupert Murray

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