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202098 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(30 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Relationships

Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets

202098 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(30 ratings)• TMDB

A revealing glimpse into the lives at a fading American bar.

Lgbtq Rights Relationships

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A revealing glimpse into the lives at a fading American bar.

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Turner Ross

Turner Rossdirector

Bill Ross

Bill Rossdirector

Peter Elwellcast

Michael Martin

Michael Martincast

Shay Walker

Shay Walkercast

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A portrait of the lives of a disparate group of patrons and employees at an American watering hole today.

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