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Quick Info

Rating

6.1/10

Release2006

Runtime1h 42m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$3,307,157

Production

Mr. Mudd

Movie

Art School Confidential

2006

1h 42m

6.1

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

Starting from childhood attempts at illustration, the protagonist pursues his true obsession to art school. But as he learns how the art world really works, he finds that he must adapt his vision to the reality that confronts him.

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