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Cat’s Cradle

1987-01-01 · 5 min · Not rated

Animation

An animated film about a girl that struggles to fall asleep and experiences a sleepless night. Without narration

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Directors
Temah Nelson
Production companies
Rhode Island School of Design
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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