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In the Realms of the Unreal
The Mystery of Henry Darger
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.
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In the Realms of the Unreal was released January 15, 2004. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In the Realms of the Unreal is a documentary about the reclusive Chicago-based artist Henry Darger. Henry Darger was so reclusive that when he died his neighbors were surprised to find a 15,145-page manuscript along with hundreds of paintings depicting The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is Known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glodeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Cased by the Child Slave Rebellion.
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More about In the Realms of the Unreal
Cast
Henry DargerHimself
Larry PineHenry Darger (Voice)
Dakota FanningNarrator/Vivian Girls (Voice)
Wally WingertVoiceCredits
- Directed by
- Jessica Yu
- Written by
- Jessica Yu
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Diorama Films
ITVSUnited States