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The Human War
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The Human War

2011-02-25 · 76 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

On the eve of the Iraq War, teenager Mark Swift dreams of escape from the realities of his lower-class existence in Youngstown, Ohio, and the fear and bewilderment of a society at war.

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Directors
Pirooz Kalayeh, Thomas Henwood
Production companies
SixDay Productions, Ilikenirvana Productions, Sangha Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50

Top Cast

Steven AndrewsEllis
Jennifer Angela BishopMissy
Daniel GenaloLouis
Kene HollidayKene HollidayElijah

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