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Growing a Healthy Community

Directed by: Amanda Wright | Produced by: Light House Studio | Documentary | 2017 | USA | 4:32

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A documentary about Growing for CHANGE made by students in the Westhaven Community. Spring 2016 A collaboration with City of Promise.

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Special Thanks to The FUND at CACF lighthousestudio.org/keep-reel

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