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Drought

6.020211h 24mNRMovieDramaComedy

It's 1993 and North Carolina is experiencing a historic drought. Autistic teen Carl, fascinated by weather, predicts that a storm will soon hit nearby. His sister Sam crafts a plan to help him chase the storm, stealing their mother's…

DirectorsHannah Black·Megan Petersen
WritersHannah Black·Megan Petersen
ProducersMel Eslyn·Mark Duplass

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Cast · Directed by Hannah Black

OS
Owen Scheid
Carl
HBHannah Black
Hannah Black
Sam
MP
Megan Petersen
Lillian
DSDrew Scheid
Drew Scheid
Lewis
JMJane McNeill
Jane McNeill
Lorraine
JWJerry Winsett
Jerry Winsett
Mr. Lurchman
JSJustin Matthew Smith
Justin Matthew Smith
Brandon
KB
Kaitlin Baden
Donna Patacki
LM
Lori Lail Marette
Mrs. Carter
KR
Kelby Roberson
Andy
FT
Fran Tabor
Mrs. Thigpen
RFRon Fallica
Ron Fallica
Billy

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