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20197 minPG-13doc-short

Radical

20197 minPG-13doc-short

Seven minutes capture Mary Walsh's reflections on time wasted as an object of desire versus time spent as a fearless agent of her own destiny.

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Seven minutes capture Mary Walsh's reflections on time wasted as an object of desire versus time spent as a fearless agent of her own destiny.

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Mary Walsh, a prominent figure in Canadian comedy, reflects on her life and career in Newfoundland. In "Radical," director Deanne Foley captures Walsh's thoughts on the time spent as an object of desire versus the time invested in shaping her own destiny. The seven-minute documentary presents Walsh as a fearless agent of change, offering a spirited call to action for others to embrace their own paths.

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