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Watching TV with the Red Chinese

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 45m
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Leonardo Nam, James Chen, Ryan O'Nan, Keong Sim, Idara Victor, Gillian Jacobs, and Elijah Isaiah Cook in Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2012)
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In New York City in 1980, Dexter Mitchell plays half-willing big brother to his neighbors, a trio of exchange students from the People's Republic of China.In New York City in 1980, Dexter Mitchell plays half-willing big brother to his neighbors, a trio of exchange students from the People's Republic of China.In New York City in 1980, Dexter Mitchell plays half-willing big brother to his neighbors, a trio of exchange students from the People's Republic of China.
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  • Director
    • Shimon Dotan
  • Writers
    • Netaya Anbar(screenplay)
    • Shimon Dotan(screenplay)
    • Luke Whisnant(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ryan O'Nan
    • Leonardo Nam
    • Gillian Jacobs
  • Director
    • Shimon Dotan
  • Writers
    • Netaya Anbar(screenplay)
    • Shimon Dotan(screenplay)
    • Luke Whisnant(novel)
  • Stars
    • Ryan O'Nan
    • Leonardo Nam
    • Gillian Jacobs
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    • 35Metascore
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      • Shimon Dotan
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      • Netaya Anbar(screenplay)
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      Netaya Anbar: The producer, writer, and editor of the film appears as a woman in the police station.
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      When Monty is throwing eggs at Dexter, a few figures move through the frame and are obviously on the side of the street closest to Dexter. These figures are then seen again in the very next shot on the opposite side of the street, running through the shot.

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Chinese
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Blue Water Productions
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