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Cameraperson

Summary: Exposing her role behind the camera, Kirsten Johnson reaches into the vast trove of footage she has shot over decades around the world. What emerges is a visually bold memoir and a revelatory interrogation of the power of the camera.
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
MPAA: Not Rated

Country: United States
Language: English
Domestic: $ 102,033
International: $ 7,431
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