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202490 minGdocumentary

CLAPTRAP

202490 minGdocumentary

A rock band embarks on a regional bus tour, captured by videographer Alex and his friend Fergus as they face the challenges of life on the road.

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A rock band embarks on a regional bus tour, captured by videographer Alex and his friend Fergus as they face the challenges of life on the road.

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Darcy Newtondirector

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A videographer observes a rock band during a continent spanning regional bus tour. The dichotomy of the forever touring musician is slowly deconstructed, then reassembled through frontmen and lifelong friends, Alex & Fergus

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