Money, Fascism, and Some Sort of Acid

Money, Fascism, and Some Sort of Acid

2020 · 46 min · ★ 10.0 · War, Comedy

A collection of five short films tackling the military industrial complex, the rise of fascism, political polarization and various issues in modern society.

Directed by Janek Ambros · Written by Janek Ambros

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