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20236 minPGdoc-short

Motor Boys

20236 minPGdoc-short

A 12-year-old mechanic shares his passion and reveals his latest creation in this six-minute portrait-documentary.

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Selena Harvey-Laforge

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A 12-year-old mechanic shares his passion and reveals his latest creation in this six-minute portrait-documentary.

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Selena Harvey-Laforgedirector

Selena Harvey-Laforgewriter

William Gilbertcast

Eric Gilbertcast

William Tremblay-Girardcast

Synopsis

William is 12 years old. He lives in a world filled with mechanics. In this 6-minute portrait-documentary, he presents his latest creation. William shares his passion for building and working with machines. He offers insight into his thoughts and processes as he engages with his projects. The film focuses on his experiences and the joy he finds in his mechanical pursuits.

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