"Waves" Goes the Wrong Direction in Racial Depiction, Despite Its Intent and Beauty
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Andrea Arnold’s directorial debut consists of a woman named Hetty that has a unique way of dealing with the unexpected death of her child.
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Andrea Arnold’s directorial debut consists of a woman named Hetty that has a unique way of dealing with the unexpected death of her child.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Andrea Arnold
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Runtime:10 minutes
Studio:British Screen Productions, Eastern Arts Board, First Take Films, Fox Films Ltd., ITV, Anglia Television
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