Doublespeak

A young woman grapples with the aftermath of reporting sexual harassment in the workplace

Cast

Angela Wong Carbone

as Emma

Tony Costa

as Ben

Tricia Merrick

as Ann

Ken Driesslein

as Tom

Frank Lewallen

as Peter

Reece Ennis

as Elizabeth

Grace Merriman

as Receptionist

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