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The Babysitter
Genres
DocumentaryComedy
Overview
When Melody was a young child, 20+ years away from coming out as transgender, she developed an obsession with movies. One of her biggest hobbies was acting out her favorite VHS tapes, FBI warnings and trailers included, in front of her parents' camcorder. Mom and dad realized this was an easy way to keep their child busy. Thus, the camera became a sort of babysitter, resulting in dozens of tapes featuring Melody performing in front of the (usually stationary) camera.
Details
Budget
$100
Revenue
$0
Runtime
25 min
Release Date
2020-03-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Melody Danielle Rice
Herself
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