Shortbus

~Open your mind. And everything else.

Overview

In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2006-10-04
Budget: $2000000
Revenue: $5557564
Runtime: 101 min

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