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Towheads

2013

1h 25m

6.5(4 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Family

Overview

A Brooklyn mother finds comic relief from domestic drudgery by inhabiting the world in guises—drag king, pole dancer, Santa Claus—managing to find moments of grace even on thankless days.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Shannon Plumb

Unknown Role

Shannon Plumb

Directing

Derek Cianfrance

Unknown Role

Derek Cianfrance

Acting

Cody Cianfrance

Cody

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Acting

Walker Cianfrance

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Kim DeJesus

Bikini Model

Kim DeJesus

Acting

Irmingard Mayer

Pole Dance Instructor

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Acting

Lora Lee Gayer

Lily

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