
Writer's Block
2016-12-31 · 9 min · Not rated
Past her prime and afflicted with a severe case of writer's block, a veteran songwriter finds new inspiration in a bird that takes up residence outside her home.
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- Directors
- Troy Miller
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- Bird Street Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Jane LynchJane
Anthony 'Citric' CamposGardener
Rizwan ManjiMailman
Andy KindlerAndy
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