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Sankofa

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Sankofa

2024

0h 4m

7.0(1 votes)

Animation

Overview

A cashier at store reconsiders his perspective on the importance of clothing after meeting special customers.

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Vincent Parkes

Anu Ashar

Anya Butler

Elaine Dimal

Ellen McCartney

Gabe Parappa Janisz

Liz Yang

Creative team

Directed by: Ryan Mesidor
Written by: Ryan Mesidor

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