Fishbelly White

Fishbelly White

Fishbelly White

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Fishbelly White

1998

0h 23m

5.4(15 votes)

Drama

Overview

An awkward young farm boy undergoes a profound and painful rite of passage in Michael Burke's masterful drama of nascent sexuality and friendship. Ridiculed for his love of animals (his best friend is a chicken), the boy's acceptance by his peers requires a stunning choice.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Mickey Smith

Duncan

Jason Hayes

Perry

Todd Batstone

Brent

Forrest Seward

Travis

Sean Flood

Darren

Danielle Duby

Missy

Ashley Scranton

Tina

Rick Bank

Minister

Tootsie Barron

Woman in Church

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Burke
Written by: Michael Burke
Produced by: Kevin Burke
Kindra Orr

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