Tell Them We Were Here

Tell Them We Were Here

Tell Them We Were Here

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Tell Them We Were Here

2021

1h 28m

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Overview

Tell Them We Were Here is an inspirational feature-length documentary about eight artists who show us why art is vital to a healthy society and reminds us that we are stronger together.

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14 members

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Alicia McCarthy

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Sadie Barnette

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Amy Franchescini

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Micheal Swaine

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Lynn Hershman-Leeson

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Lynn Hershman-Leeson

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René DeGuzman

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Jim Melchert

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Phil Ross

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Eleanor Coppola

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Eleanor Coppola

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Devendra Banhart

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Nigel Poor

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Earlonne Woods

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Griff Williams

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Cliff Hengst

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