The Chimney Sweeper

DIRECTOR(S):
Jack Raese
CAST:
Markus Füchtner, Tristan Füchtner
PRODUCER(S):
Jack Raese
CINEMATOGRAPHER(S):
Jack Raese
EDITOR(S):
Jack Raese
COMPOSER(S):
Paul Marschke
SYNOPSIS:

Markus—whose great-great-great-grandfather invented the nutcracker doll—makes nutcrackers for a living, as did each of his forefathers who descended from the great inventor. Markus discusses his life decisions. Student Film – Loyola Marymount University.

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