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Act of God is a canadien film of genre Documentary directed by Jennifer Baichwal released in USA on 2 august 2009 with Paul Auster

Act of God (2009)

Act of God
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Released in USA 2 august 2009
Length 1h16
Directed by
OriginCanada
Rating50% 2.5298652.5298652.5298652.5298652.529865

Act of God is a 2009 Canadian documentary film that investigates the "metaphysical" effects of being struck by lightning. It was directed by Jennifer Baichwal (Manufactured Landscapes) and distributed by Zeitgeist Films. The film's world premier was at the 2009 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on 30 April 2009. It went on general release in Canada on 1 May 2009, and limited release in the United States on 31 July 2009. The film's European premiere was at the 44th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic on 11 July 2009.

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Paul Auster

(himself)Fred Frith
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