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.
The Twelve Step Strangler
When a serial killer starts targeting the members of a small-town Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship, everyone is a target and a suspect.
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When a serial killer starts targeting the members of a small-town Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship, everyone is a target and a suspect.
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Genre:Mystery, Drama, Comedy, Crime
Written By:Matt Haley
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Runtime:79 minutes
Studio:Haley House Productions
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