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202454 minPGdocumentary

A Child's Camera

202454 minPGdocumentary

A collection of home movies recorded by the director as a child captures her interests and family life through a digital camcorder over 54 minutes.

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Natalie Echikson

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A collection of home movies recorded by the director as a child captures her interests and family life through a digital camcorder over 54 minutes.

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Natalie Echiksondirector

Natalie Echiksoncast

Synopsis

A young girl records moments of her family life using a digital camcorder. The footage includes her unique interests and eccentricities. These home movies capture childhood experiences and interactions. The director revisits these videos years later to reflect on her upbringing. A Child's Camera runs for 54 minutes and presents a personal narrative from the perspective of a child. The documentary was released in 2024.

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