"A voyage of self-discovery..." 16 February 2021 Factual 87 mins
A retired high school English teacher is confronted by a former student who failed her class 15 years prior. He then involves her in a feature-length presentation on Moby-Dick and the science of reading.
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Caleb B. Kuntz Cinematography
Mark Blumberg Director
Makena Buchanan Associate Producer
Nathan Felix Music
United States 16 February 2021
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