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A Personal History of the American Theater(1982)
Status: Released
Date: 1982-01-01
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Time: 1h 37m
Overview:
An autobiographical monologue in which Spalding Gray randomly draws cards for titles of the plays in which he performed in the 1960s. He proceeds to tell stories that came out of the experiences with each play.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
Movie: A Personal History of the American Theater
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