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Knives in My Throat: The Year I Survived While My Mind Tried to Kill Me

  • 2005
  • 56m
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Follows a year in the life of a talented and courageous NYC slam poet battling manic depression & suicidal tendencies, compounded by her own personal demons.Follows a year in the life of a talented and courageous NYC slam poet battling manic depression & suicidal tendencies, compounded by her own personal demons.Follows a year in the life of a talented and courageous NYC slam poet battling manic depression & suicidal tendencies, compounded by her own personal demons.

  • Director
    • Abiola Abrams
  • Writers
    • Abiola Abrams
    • Michael Galinsky
    • Taqiyya Haden
  • Stars
    • Taqiyya Haden
    • T.J. Allard
    • Michael Galinsky
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    • Director
      • Abiola Abrams
    • Writers
      • Abiola Abrams
      • Michael Galinsky
      • Taqiyya Haden
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      • T.J. Allard
      • Michael Galinsky
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    • Director
      • Abiola Abrams
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      • Abiola Abrams
      • Michael Galinsky
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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Knives in My Throat: An American Video Diary
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Eve's Magic
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      • $80,000 (estimated)
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      • 56m
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