The Guest
Film

The Guest (1977)

Thursday, October 25, Freer|Sackler Gallery of Art
Runtime: 5 min

In this narrative short, a woman (Starletta DuPois) reveals her inner thoughts as she performs various chores around the bedroom.

Part of “The Power of Place: The Pearl Bowser Collection in Action!” Exchange

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