Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees

1991

1h 25m

6.5(18 votes)

Science Fiction

Overview

Computer programmer/beekeeper Jacob gets a "television" implanted in his brain by a race of telekinetic bees, which causes him to experience severe hallucinations.

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7 members

Directing

David Blair

Jacob Maker

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Father Bessarion

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Writing

William S. Burroughs

James "Hive" Maker

Editing

Florence Ormezzano

Alleellee Zillah

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Meg Savlov

Melissa Maker

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Meg Savlov

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Dr. Clyde Tombaugh

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