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202117 minGdoc-short

Harmonic Spectrum

202117 minGdoc-short

Seventeen minutes follow Sean as he uses the piano to balance his enthusiasm and compulsive energy while collaborating with other musicians.

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Austen McCowan,

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Seventeen minutes follow Sean as he uses the piano to balance his enthusiasm and compulsive energy while collaborating with other musicians.

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Austen McCowandirector

Will Hewittdirector

Anthony Ravelocast

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Sean plays the piano as he navigates life on the Autistic Spectrum. He engages in musical collaborations that challenge him to balance his enthusiasm with understanding. Throughout these experiences, Sean learns about compromise and adjusts his perspective on his interactions. The film runs for 17 minutes and was released in 2021.

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