A Room Nearby

A Room Nearby

A Room Nearby

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A Room Nearby

2003

0h 27m

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Animation

Documentary

Overview

Paul Fierlinger's unique animation captures five individuals from diverse backgrounds as they describe their bouts with loneliness, its challenges and benefits.

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7 members

Directing

Paul Fierlinger

Self (voice)

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Acting

Lynn Blue

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Acting

Domingo D'Achille

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Writing

Sandra Fierlinger

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Directing

Miloš Forman

Self (voice)

Miloš Forman

Acting

Tom McMan

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Pamela Tang

Self (voice)

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