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Nov 5
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The Treat: Garth Jennings

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Director Garth Jennings’ films project unabashed joy, often through music. He directed the animated Sing films and, most recently, the documentary Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?, now streaming on MUBI. For his treat, he points to an audacious comedy that dared to push boundaries and find joy during one of the darkest times in modern history.

 

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