The Roof Needs Mowing

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The Roof Needs Mowing

1971

0h 8m

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Overview

A series of surreal short scenes portraying a suburban family and their everyday rituals.

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6 members

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Ian McGuffie

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Dale Fleming

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R.E. Armstrong

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Ken Keogh

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Lois Connor

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Kay Groves

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