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Facing Down Under: A Backpackers Documentary
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Facing Down Under: A Backpackers Documentary

Aug 11, 2022
1h 24m
★ 5.3

Overview

A 19-year-old high school graduate travels through Australia as a backpacker and accompanies his adventure with a camera.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Modul21 Films

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Cast

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Chris Hartung

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