
Tell Them We Were Here
Documentary
Overview
Tell Them We Were Here is an inspirational feature-length documentary about eight artists who show us why art is vital to a healthy society and reminds us that we are stronger together.
Top Cast
Alicia McCarthy
Alicia McCarthy
Self
Alicia McCarthy
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Sadie Barnette
Sadie Barnette
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Sadie Barnette
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Amy Franchescini
Amy Franchescini
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Amy Franchescini
Self
Micheal Swaine
Micheal Swaine
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Micheal Swaine
Self


Lynn Hershman-Leeson
Lynn Hershman-Leeson
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Lynn Hershman-Leeson
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René DeGuzman
René DeGuzman
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René DeGuzman
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Jim Melchert
Jim Melchert
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Jim Melchert
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Phil Ross
Phil Ross
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Phil Ross
Self


Eleanor Coppola
Eleanor Coppola
Self
Eleanor Coppola
Self
Devendra Banhart
Devendra Banhart
Self
Devendra Banhart
Self
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