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On this episode, the Clever Ghouls discuss Black Swan, the 2010 drama thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film follows the story of Nina, a prima ballerina who will do whatever it takes to be perfect. Join us as we take a closer look at this film and talk about themes such as reality vs. perception, the pursuit of perfection, infantilization, and how making sacrifices for your art ain’t always what it’s cracked up to be.
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