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Nash Edgerton
Nash Edgerton

Desperate Man

John Polson
John Polson

Himself

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    The desperate misadventures of a young man, racing against the clock toward a mysterious destination. This was the first short film that Nash wrote and directed. It was made for $80 and won first prize at Tropfest in 1997.

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    1997-08-10

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    3

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