What the Darkness Cannot Extinguish: The Storytelling Madness of Clifford George (2023)

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A feature-length documentary celebrating the life and work of Trinity Bay artist and storyteller Clifford George.
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A feature-length documentary celebrating the life and work of Trinity Bay artist and storyteller Clifford George.

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