Sam's World

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Sam's World

2024

1h 5m

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Drama

Overview

Sam–a non-binary mid 20s sex worker–navigates romantic, sociality and an impending pregnancy-related decision over the course of a weekend in New York City.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Writing

Lily Lady

Sam

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Annie Conolly

Rex

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Ajé Brown

Archie

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Mad Sundquist

Dylan

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Riley Mac

Dylan

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Quinn

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Lindsay Dye

Lindsay

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Monica Deane

Older Diner Patron

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Coco Gordon-Moore

Coco

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Aurora O'Greenfield

Allie

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Alsatia Ragusa

Alsatia

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Howie Seligman

Client

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Art

Ali Tichavsky

Diner Host

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Kara Williamson

Kara

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