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The Wise Kids
Why this pick
A gently observed Southern coming-of-age drama where Christian faith, sexuality and close friendships create the same intimate, nonjudgmental tension as Henry Gamble's Birthday Party.
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MOVIE2015 1h 26m 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.
Elizabeth Laidlaw
Kat Gamble
Nina Ganet
Autumn Gamble
Daniel Kyri
Logan
Francis Guinan
Larry Montgomery
Kelly O'Sullivan
Candice Noble
Tyler Ross
Aaron
Hanna Dworkin
Bonnie Montgomery
Meg Thalken
Rose Matthews