Long Night's Journey Into Day | |
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Directed by | Deborah Hoffmann Frances Reid |
Produced by | Frances Reid Johnny Symons |
Cinematography | Ezra Jwili Frances Reid |
Edited by | Deborah Hoffmann Kim Roberts |
Music by | Lebo M |
Distributed by | Seventh Art Releasing |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United States |
Languages | English Afrikaans |
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