Above the Influence
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12-Jan-2021
An artist navigates his relationships and responsibility in the murky world of nano-influencers. Directed by Garrett McGale. Cast: Dan Whiteley, Rachel Bles, Christian Magdaleno, Juan Manuel Boca, Jordan Shoemaker.
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