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Thank You and Good Night(1992)
Status: Released
Date: 1992-01-29
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Time: 1h 23m
Overview:
Director Jan Oxenberg's docu-fantasy narrative about aging and death, and how it affects her family.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
P.O.V. Films
Paul E. Cohen
Theatrical Films
Red Wagon Films
Movie: Thank You and Good Night
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Director Jan Oxenberg's docu-fantasy narrative about aging and death, and how it affects her family.
Release Date
1992-01-29
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