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.
Hangdog (2023)
When an anxiety-ridden thirty-something entrusted with watching his girlfriend’s beloved fur baby accidentally gets the dog stolen, he’s thrust on a quest through an unfamiliar city to confront his fears and retrieve the dog or risk losing them both.
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When an anxiety-ridden thirty-something entrusted with watching his girlfriend’s beloved fur baby accidentally gets the dog stolen, he’s thrust on a quest through an unfamiliar city to confront his fears and retrieve the dog or risk losing them both.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Jen Cordery
In Theaters:6/15/2023
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Runtime:92 minutes
Studio:Big Shins Films, GoodFight Media, Mini Elk Media
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