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Scenes from the Glittering World

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At the farthest edge of the Navajo Nation, the purpose and future of the most remote high school in the continental United States is in question while three Indigenous youth grapple with ambitious dreams, family responsibilities, and the isolated nature of their community.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2021-06-02

Runtime: 80 mins

Director: Jared Jakins

Writer: Jared Jakins

Spoken language: English,

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Scenes from the Glittering World

Production Companies: Sorø Films, The Plains

Production Countries: United States of America

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