WISHBONER: Making an Awkward Thanksgiving
2016 ยท 90m ยท Documentary
A feature length documentary look at the making of the independent comedy Awkward Thanksgiving. See the trials and tribulations of making a no-budget independent comedy in a 5 day shooting schedule! Lot's of laughs ensue. A must have for fans of the infamous indy comedy favorite!
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