

Basic Sanitation, the Movie(2007)
If it is to be done, it’s better to do it well
When they discover their town lacks funding for a sewage system, but does have a federal grant to make a movie, a group of villagers decide to make a sci-fi joint about a monster who lives in the building site of a septic tank.

Movie: Basic Sanitation, the Movie
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Leonardo

Saneamento Básico, o Filme
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Overview
When they discover their town lacks funding for a sewage system, but does have a federal grant to make a movie, a group of villagers decide to make a sci-fi joint about a monster who lives in the building site of a septic tank.
Release Date
2007-07-20
Average
7.1
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
If it is to be done, it’s better to do it well
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