Case Against the Playground

Case Against the Playground

A football has been reported stolen. No one leaves until the thief is found.

3 min · Crime

When the Department of Physical Education cries theft after the disappearance of a school-owned football, a reactionary and wildly disproportionate set of playground lockdown measures is enforced until a culprit is found.

Directed by Luke Flanagan · Written by Luke Flanagan

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