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“DOOM” Anne Imhof

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This documentary short captures Imhof as she creates her largest work to date, from the play and experimentation of the rehearsal room to the excitement and energy of performance.

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El Anatsui in "Change"

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All Ages: Engaging Elementary Students
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All Ages: Engaging Elementary Students
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