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Still from Consuming Spirits — Consuming Spirits (2012) — Chris SullivanPhotographed by Chris Sullivan

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Chris Sullivan

Consuming Spirits

English / 2012 / 2h 16m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Animation

Letterboxd: 3.88/5·1.2K ratings·382 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Three residents of a small Rust Belt town lead sad, interconnected lives full of social service intervention, foster care, romance, and hatred.

Included in
Art-House Animation
Position 25
Included in
July 2021
Position 28

Credits

Crew

DirectorChris Sullivan

WriterChris Sullivan

CinematographerChris Sullivan

Editor

ProducerChris Sullivan

Cast

Nancy Andrewsas Gentian Violet (voice)

Chris Sullivanas Victor Blue (voice)

Judith Rafaelas Mother Beatrice Elastica (voice)

Mary Lou Zelaznyas Ida Blue (voice)

Chris Harrisas Peabody Shampling (voice)

Robert Levyas Earl Gray (voice)

Consuming Spirits (2012) | Criteria