Exodus
Notes
A contemporary retelling of the Book of Exodus set in Margate. Approximately 106 mins. Also featuring Waste Man, a 25m burning sculpture by Antony Gormley
| Artist / Author | Penny Woolcock |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 5-060103-791149 |
| Reference | D0990 |
| Date | 2007 |
| Type | DVD |
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