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Becoming Jessica Nigri

Becoming Jessica Nigri

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2018
0h 48m
6.5(2 votes)
Documentary

Overview

A portrait of cosplayer Jessica Nigri, from a magical childhood growing up with quirky parents in New Zealand, to entering middle school in the U.S. where she was mercilessly teased for her "nerdy" interests.

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Rooster Teeth Productions

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