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Hot Seat

Hot Seat

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Hot Seat

2017

0h 13m

3.6(10 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Teen Andrea uses a male stripper to gain the respect and admiration of cool girl Daphne. Hot Seat, which is based on a true story, explores coming-of-age sexuality and the complexities of relationships between teen girls.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jess Gabor

Jess Gabor

Andrea

Carmela Zumbado

Carmela Zumbado

Daphne

Byron Quiros

Byron Quiros

Jonny Ca$h

Carmen Hodgson

Joelle

Georgia Leva

Georgia Leva

Claire

Marisela Zumbado

Marisela Zumbado

Ashley

Gigi Zumbado

Gigi Zumbado

Katie

Josephine Hies

Josephine Hies

Sally

Leanne Agmon

Rose

Desireé Ramos

Alyse

Creative team

Directed by: Anna Kerrigan
Written by: Anna Kerrigan
Produced by: Ashley Springer
Kati Rediger

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