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Down on the Waterfront

    April 26, 1994 (US)

    0h 27m

    Two filmmakers, eager to make a feature film that will improve the tarnished reputation of the longshoreman's union, meet with union officials. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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