The Moon is Essentially Gray
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“The Moon Is Essentially Gray” is a 3-minute CG animated short about a young child, her makeshift rocket, and her fantastic flight to the moon. The film explores the role escapism plays in the lives of children who suffer some form of neglect or abandonment by their caregivers. It is ultimately about the struggle to gain (or regain) personal power, joy, and freedom.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2016-05-02
Runtime: 4 mins
Director: Hannah Roman
Spoken language: English
Genres: Animation, Drama
Original title: The Moon is Essentially Gray
Production Companies: SVA MFA Computer Arts, School of Visual Arts
Production Countries: United States of America
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