Slant(2011)
Slant, inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem, tells the story of a college professor in his early 50s, looking for connection long after the loss of his partner to AIDS.
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Slant, inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem, tells the story of a college professor in his early 50s, looking for connection long after the loss of his partner to AIDS.
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2011-07-26
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