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The Act of Reading

The Act of Reading

# A voyage of self-discovery...
Documentary
📜 Overview: A retired high school English teacher is confronted by a former student who failed her class 15 years prior. He then involves her in a feature-length presentation on Moby-Dick and the science of reading.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2021-02-16
⌚ Running Time: 87 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.0

Beloved Cast

Peter Bergman original image
Peter Bergman
Alissa Blumberg original image
Alissa Blumberg
Kristofer Blumberg original image
Kristofer Blumberg
Mark Blumberg original image
Mark Blumberg

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