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202587 minPGdocumentary

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Average Community

202587 minPGdocumentary

Fred Zara returns to Trenton, New Jersey, to confront his troubled past while reconnecting with family and friends, reflecting on identity and home.

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Average Community

2025• 87 minPG

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Fred Zara returns to Trenton, New Jersey, to confront his troubled past while reconnecting with family and friends, reflecting on identity and home.

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Fred Zara, a former punk rock drummer, returns to Trenton, New Jersey, to confront his troubled past and reconnect with family and friends. The film chronicles Zara's reflections on his upbringing and the choices that have shaped his identity. Featuring contributions from family members Christopher Zara and Joe Zara, as well as friend Joe Bryce, "Average Community" offers an intimate exploration of the complexities of home and personal narrative. Directed by Fred Zara, the documentary highlights themes of reconciliation and self-discovery.

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