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Phototaxis

2017-09-23 · 7 min · ★ 10.0

Animation · Documentary

“Phototaxis” draws parallels between Mothman, a prophetic and demonized creature in West Virginia lore, and Narcotics Anonymous, the main treatment program in West Virginia’s addiction epidemic.

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Directors
Melissa Ferrari
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CalArts
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United States of America
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