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Common Characters

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After overcoming a series of life-altering events - including an addiction to crystal meth, an HIV diagnosis and death of his mother - WILLIE THE GENIUS, an afroqueer performance artist, decides to put his life on stage in a gripping solo…

DirectorLisa Janae Bacon

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Cast · Directed by Lisa Janae Bacon

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