Project Detail

Carol and Nancy

Name: Carol and Nancy
Director: Tot Foster
Released: 1999
Duration: 29 mins

Synopsis

Carol and Nancy is the story of how a tragedy brought two very different families together.

Details

Year: 1999
Running time: 29 mins
Format: DVC/Hi8
Director: Tot Foster
Producer: Debbie Christie (BBC)
Executive Producer: Debbie Christie (BBC)
Director of Photography: Tot Foster
Director of Photography: Tot Foster

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Wide Eye Pictures Ltd 48A Goodge Street, London W1P 1FJ Tel: 020 7636 1918 Fax: 020 7580 4982

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