Short Term 12 (2013)
A 20-something supervising staff member of a foster care facility navigates the troubled waters of that world alongside her co-worker and longtime boyfriend.
FINAL GRADE: A-
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SIFF Interview – Destin Daniel Cretton – Short Term 12
Spencer interviews director Destin Daniel Cretton from the drama Short Term 12 at SIFF 2013. This segment is also available on YouTube.
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