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201331 minPG-13documentary

Rew-ffwd

201331 minPG-13documentary

A young photographer experiences cultural shock while on assignment in Jamaica, ultimately finding fascination in the local people, neighborhoods, and music.

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Denis Villeneuve

Channel: NFB

Rew-ffwd

2013• 31 minPG-13

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A young photographer experiences cultural shock while on assignment in Jamaica, ultimately finding fascination in the local people, neighborhoods, and music.

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Denis Villeneuve

Denis Villeneuvedirector

Denis Villeneuve

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A young photographer is on assignment in Jamaica. It's a cultural shock! First anguished, he later becomes quite fascinated by the people he meets, their neighbourhood and their music.

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