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202119 minGdoc-short

Disability Inclusion

The Time It Takes

202119 minGdoc-short

A group of young Australians who stutter participates in a 10-week performing arts program to create and perform a unique theatre piece.

Disability Inclusion

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A group of young Australians who stutter participates in a 10-week performing arts program to create and perform a unique theatre piece.

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Sarah Marcusondirector

Sarah Marcusonwriter

Rich Stephenscast

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A group of young Australians participates in a 10-week performing arts program. They work together to create a theatre piece. Family and friends attend the performance at the end of the program. The documentary runs for 19 minutes and focuses on the experiences of these individuals who stutter. It captures their preparations and challenges throughout the process. The year of release is 2021.

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