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Split Screen Season 2, Episode 10: Mr. MovieFone's Message
A visit with Russ Leatherman, Mr. Moviefone himself; meet Al Milgrom the Minneapolis “czar of cinema”; witness Dan Cleveland and his heavy metal band Dark Horse on their ascent up their basement stairs; “Cosmic Society” Amy Elliot and Lizzie Dornius introduce you to a company whose business is filming what can't be seen by the human eye. Watch Split Screen Season 2, Episode 10 Mr. MovieFone's Message in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Split Screen Season 2, Episode 10 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Carl Franklin Breaks It Down
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