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The Wackness
Why this pick
A scruffy, affectionate New York coming-of-age comedy with loose street-level energy, sharp banter, and young characters improvising their way through a sweltering city summer.
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MOVIE2012 1h 19m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Joshua Rivera
Rico
Melvin Mogoli
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