Film: Ashley O’Shay, Ra ’anan Alexandrowicz, “Cryptozoo ”

Film & Documentary

August 20, 2021 • View in browser

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Visit the Beautifully Bizarre Cryptozoo, a Sanctuary for Mythological Creatures

Married creative duo Dash Shaw and Jane Samborski collaborated on the vivid adult animated feature. | Joe Hogan

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