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Once in a Lifetime

Sep 22, 2017 | IMDB 10

34 min Watch Now

Documentary, Fantasy

This documentary delves into the history behind the Wellington New Zealand based private LOTR Fan museum, run by Kathy. It plays on request at the museum.

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Kathy Drysdale

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