The Curve (2020 film)

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The Curve
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Directed by Adam Benzine
Written byAdam Benzine
Produced byAdam Benzine
Edited byTiffany Beaudin
Music by Joel Goodman
Release date
  • October 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)(internet)
Running time
59 minutes
LanguageEnglish

The Curve is a 2020 documentary film written, directed, and produced by Adam Benzine. It is about the United States' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was released on the internet on October 27, 2020, a week before the United States presidential election. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

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