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The Smell of Burning Ants
Documentary - 1994
The Smell of Burning Ants
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A haunting documentary on the pains of growing up male. It explores the inner and outer cruelties that boys perpetrate and endure. The film provokes the viewer to reflect on how our society can deprive boys of wholeness.
Director:
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Jay Rosenblatt
Cast:
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Richard J. Silberg

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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
21 min
Release date:
15 Mar 1994
Country:
US
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
3 wins.
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