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The Skinny

The Skinny

2025•4m•U•Documentary

Journeys Captured. Expectations Shattered.

A short archival documentary exploring how people come to the UK in search of a better life, only to find that the reality often falls short of their expectations.

Max Palmer · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime4m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 23, 2025

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