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Poster for A Guide to Breathing Underwater

A Guide to Breathing Underwater

English / 2018 / 7m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Documentary Music

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Synopsis

Traversing New York City, a dancer seeks freedom and peace through movement.

Included in
Shorts for Days: Dance on Film
Position 18
Included in
New York Shorts
Position 19
Included in
Additions: October 2020
Position 44
Included in
Inspired by Marlon Riggs
Position 5

Credits

Crew

Director

WriterRaven Jackson, Donald C. Shorter aka Francesca

ProducerRaven Jackson

Cast

Donald C. Shorter aka Francesca

A Guide to Breathing Underwater (2018) | Criteria