
Bittersweet
2023-02-21 · 90 min · Not rated
An oral history documentary of people of color at Miami University during its Public Ivy period—from 1970 to the early 2000s.
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- Andy Rice
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Larry ClarkSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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