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202565 minPG-13documentary

Toward the Horizon

202565 minPG-13documentary

A young filmmaker spends 65 minutes reflecting on her teenage years marked by dysphoria and a quest for identity through her camera.

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A young filmmaker spends 65 minutes reflecting on her teenage years marked by dysphoria and a quest for identity through her camera.

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Evelyn Packer

Evelyn Packerdirector

Evelyn Packer

Evelyn Packerwriter

Evelyn Packer

Evelyn Packercast

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A young filmmaker uses her camera to document her teenage years. She faces feelings of dysphoria and suffocation as she navigates her identity. Through her lens, she captures moments of struggle and self-discovery. Set in various locations, the film spans 65 minutes and presents a personal account of her experiences. "Toward the Horizon" offers insight into the challenges of adolescence and the search for self amidst confusion and change.

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