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Iron Boys 1: No Ordinary Joe

Iron Boys 1: No Ordinary Joe

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Iron Boys 1: No Ordinary Joe

"These boys are "No Ordinary Joes"."

2008

1h 40m

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This collection of shorts focuses on the array of relationships boys have. Each film illustrates that there is no "norm" and how these boys are "No Ordinary Joes". Includes: Fruitcake (2003); George's Date (2005); Investigaytion (2004); No Ordinary Joe (2005); Porcelain (2004); Same Difference (2002); Spokes (1996); Work It Out (2001).

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Directed by: Nathaniel Atcheson
Kym Vaitiekus

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