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Escape Artist

Escape Artist

2026•1m•Documentary
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Director Robert Kolodny draws parallels between the Harry Houdini's conjuring power of sleight of hand and the creative process of hand crafting works of film. Commissioned for the 2026 True/False Film Festival.

Robert Kolodny · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 6, 2026

Actors

Ruby Wolf

Ruby Wolf

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Robert Kolodny

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Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini

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