Affliction (1996 film)

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Affliction
Directed by Mark Hejnar [1]
Starring GG Allin
Mike Diana
Full Force Frank
Annie Sprinkle
Release date
  • 1996 (1996)
Running time
45 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Affliction is a 1996 American documentary film directed by Mark Hejnar and starring GG Allin, Mike Diana, Full Force Frank, Annie Sprinkle. [2]

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References

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  2. "Affliction". mubi.com. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  3. Affliction film. OCLC   83878195 . Retrieved 2017-06-21 via worldcat.org.