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This Oscar®-winning animated short from Chris Landreth is based on the life of Ryan Larkin, a Canadian animator who produced some of the most influential animated films of his time. Ryan is living every artist's worst nightmare - succumbing to addiction, panhandling on the streets to make ends meet. Through computer-generated characters, Landreth interviews his friend to shed light on his downward spiral. Some strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Kinslayer19
“beautiful film about art fear and addiction ”
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mjolnir
“Une des plus émouvantes tragédies humaines qu'il m'est été donné de voir. L. Miller”
1 Apr 2010
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