In Her Own Time
The Final Field Work of Barbara Myerhoff
1985 · 58 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary
A documentary about Dr. Barbara Myerhoff and Los Angeles's Fairfax district.
Directed by Lynne Littman
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★ 6.41983
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★ 5.91969
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