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Miss Lavender Supreme
On the night of her homecoming dance, seventeen-year-old Chloe Salle, an undefeated small town beauty queen, finally succumbs to the weight of constant performance.
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On the night of her homecoming dance, seventeen-year-old Chloe Salle, an undefeated small town beauty queen, finally succumbs to the weight of constant performance.
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Written By:Juliana Brazeau
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Runtime:25 minutes
Studio:NSCAD University Film Academy
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