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.
Something About Alex
A teenager struggling with his gender attempts to reconcile with his identity.
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A teenager struggling with his gender attempts to reconcile with his identity.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Paul Bontenbal
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