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199790 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Perfect Moment

199790 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five individuals share significant moments from their lives, including memories of war, birth, and personal trauma.

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Nicholas Hondrogen

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Five individuals share significant moments from their lives, including memories of war, birth, and personal trauma.

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Nicholas Hondrogendirector

Norman Lear

Norman Learcast

Russell Means

Russell Meanscast

Philip Glass

Philip Glasscast

Irwin Winkler

Irwin Winklercast

Synopsis

Nicholas Hondrogen interviews various individuals about significant moments in their lives. Norman Lear and Russell Means discuss their experiences with religion. Composer Philip Glass and film producer Irwin Winkler reflect on the births of their children. Pastor Jess Moody shares memories of friends lost during World War II. Artist Janice Blake recounts her traumatic experience of rape. The documentary runs for 90 minutes and was released in 1997.

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