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2023101 minPGdocumentary

Cash Cow

2023101 minPGdocumentary

A struggling commercial actor camps for a month while researching the life of Joseph Smith, facing financial troubles and an unreleased commercial.

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A struggling commercial actor camps for a month while researching the life of Joseph Smith, facing financial troubles and an unreleased commercial.

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Matt Barats

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Matt Barats

Matt Baratswriter

Matt Barats

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Bardia Salimi

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Ana Fabrega

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A struggling commercial actor spends a month camping while researching the life of Joseph Smith. He visits key locations tied to Smith's timeline. Financial troubles loom as he awaits the airing of his Domino’s Pizza commercial. Faced with mounting pressure, he takes a dramatic detour to regain control of his life and the film. The documentary follows his efforts to balance personal challenges with his creative pursuits.

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