Amerika Amerika

Amerika Amerika

How Do You Recognize a T*****?

NR 2023 · 8 min · Drama

Students at a school that teaches hateful and bigoted lessons fight for their lives as they struggle to keep their identities a secret.

Directed by Rose Stanyer · Written by Rose Stanyer

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