

Flipside
2024-05-31 · 91 min · ★ 5.5
Chris Wilcha helped adapt This American Life to television. His new documentary embodies the spirit of that show as he tries to save a New Jersey record store, in this comic yet deeply moving reflection on opportunities lost and gained.
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- Directors
- Chris Wilcha
- Production companies
- Deep Cut, Apatow Productions, Infinite Films, Park Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 12,879
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Ira GlassDan Dondiego, Jr
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