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Jun 2023
33m 17s

Wind and Fog

KQED and Snap Studios
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Howling wind. Swirling fog. What lurks in the mist? To whom is the wind calling? Route 666 Michael Kilpatrick is coming home from the venue, celebrating a great show. He’s taking a familiar road. But tonight, the conditions are bad: hard wind, rain, and… frogs? Thank you, Michael, for sharing your story.  Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon ... Show More
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