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Don't Explain

Don't Explain

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Don't Explain

2003

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Overview

A city symphony of kinetic movement in the concrete jungle. A cacophony of textures, layers and surfaces moving in unison and discord yearning for an open horizon.

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Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Lee

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Elana

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Directed by: Denah Johnston

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