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Sam's World

Sam's World

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Sam's World

2024

1h 5m

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Drama

Overview

Sam–a non-binary mid 20s sex worker–navigates romantic, sociality and an impending pregnancy-related decision over the course of a weekend in New York City.

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Production Companies

The Solo Foundation

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

14 members

Writing

Lily Lady

Sam

Lily Lady

Acting

Annie Conolly

Rex

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Acting

Ajé Brown

Archie

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Acting

Mad Sundquist

Dylan

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Acting

Riley Mac

Dylan

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Acting

Quinn

Quinn

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Acting

Lindsay Dye

Lindsay

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Acting

Monica Deane

Older Diner Patron

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Acting

Coco Gordon-Moore

Coco

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Aurora O'Greenfield

Allie

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Acting

Alsatia Ragusa

Alsatia

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Acting

Howie Seligman

Client

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Art

Ali Tichavsky

Diner Host

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Art

Kara Williamson

Kara

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