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201772 minPGdocumentary

Sanctuary

201772 minPGdocumentary

Donkeys inhabit a sanctuary and communicate with each other and the filmmakers in a setting focused on their daily lives.

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Donkeys inhabit a sanctuary and communicate with each other and the filmmakers in a setting focused on their daily lives.

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Ashley Sabindirector

David Redmon

David Redmondirector

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoecast

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Donkeys inhabit and communicate with each other - and the filmmakers - in a Sanctuary.

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