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The Avant-Gardener

The Avant-Gardener

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The Avant-Gardener

2017

0h 39m

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Overview

Inspired by the music of Lindsay Katt, The Avant-Gardener follows the colorful life of an artist discovering her voice. As she learns from the mistakes of her parents, she struggles to find the balance between self-expression, commitment to her lovers, and the intense drive to further her creative passion. We follow her journey as she delves deep into her subconscious, an often terrifying place, to find the answers she seeks.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Lindsay Katt

Lindsay Katt

Lindsay

Heather Matarazzo

Heather Matarazzo

Heather

Celisse Henderson

Celisse Henderson

God

Betty Ann Catalanello

Tom Datnow

Tom

Catherine Hurlin

Dancer

Rain Dove Dubilewski

Rain Dove Dubilewski

Cory Hindorff

Cory Hindorff

Octopus Lady

Michael Hafftka

The Painter

Celine Bassman

Young Lindsay

Creative team

Directed by: Lindsay Katt
Jeremiah Kipp
Written by: Lindsay Katt
Produced by: Lindsay Katt
Daniel Madoff

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