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202157 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(63 ratings)• TMDB

Lost For Words

202157 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(63 ratings)• TMDB

Eight Australians participate in a transformative nine-week adult literacy program aimed at improving their reading and writing skills.

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Antti J. Jokinen

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Eight Australians participate in a transformative nine-week adult literacy program aimed at improving their reading and writing skills.

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Antti J. Jokinen

Antti J. Jokinendirector

Laura Birn

Liisi Tandefeltcast

Amanda Pilke

Amanda Pilkecast

Peter Franzén

Peter Franzéncast

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Lost for Words follows eight brave Australians on a life-changing opportunity to transform their lives by taking part in an intensive nine-week long adult literacy program.

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