Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
Aaron Austin & Friends (1995)
Come on over, Aaron's throwing a party! You and all his other friends are going to swing and the only thing you need to bring is a smile and your birthday suit!
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Come on over, Aaron's throwing a party! You and all his other friends are going to swing and the only thing you need to bring is a smile and your birthday suit!
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In Theaters:10/27/1995
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Runtime:120 minutes
Studio:Rage Video
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