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Middle Man
Nathan tries to clear up a misunderstanding with his hearing impaired boyfriend through a type-to-talk service. Will the middle man be able to fix the situation or will Nathan have to find another way to communicate?
Director: Charlie Francis
Overview
After a misunderstanding, Nathan tries to get in contact with his hearing impaired boyfriend through a type-to-talk service. Will the middle man be able to fix the situation or will Nathan have to find another way to communicate?
Included in the short film compilation Trick & Treat, as part of POUT Fest 2015, a touring and online film festival from Peccadillo Pictures, supported by the BFI.
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