

Mr. Misunderstood
2023-04-14 · 17 min · Not rated
When overwhelming expectations tower over him, Cecil must silence the doubt controlling him, while an aspiring film career slowly becomes the least of his worries. Written and directed by newcomer Aaron Fisher, Mr. Misunderstood takes a close look at the endless pressures that loom over one aspiring filmmaker's life, as he conveys the beautiful imperfection of our most human characteristics.
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- Aaron Fisher
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- United States of America
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Aaron FisherCecil
Angela AllisonTherapist
Cassandra WhiteJulie
Larry D. KatzStudio Executive
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