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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:book
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
moderate
television series (unproduced)
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gptkbp:art_style
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gptkb:Michael_Ford
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:T._C._Boyle
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:none
nominated for several awards
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gptkbp:based_on
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a novel
The Road to Wellville by T. C. Boyle
The Road to Wellville (book)
The Road to Wellville (novel)
a novel by T. C. Boyle
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gptkbp:box_office
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$3.5 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$20 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Nurse
gptkb:Dr._John_Harvey_Kellogg
gptkb:Will_Lightbody
gptkb:Dr._George_Kellogg
gptkb:Evelyn_Kellogg
the quest for happiness
depth of characters
the impact of societal norms
Dr. Pritchard
Mrs. Lightbody
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's brother
Dr. Kellogg's beliefs
Evelyn Lightbody
George Kellogg
Mr. Lightbody
the Lightbody's marriage
the pursuit of health
Dr. Kellogg's assistant
Dr. Kellogg's brother
the patients at the sanitarium
Mr. and Mrs. Lightbody
Mrs. Kellogg
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Will Lightbody's journey
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gptkbp:character_development
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gptkb:complex
explores personal growth
evolution of beliefs
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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desire for health
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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conflict and resolution
interconnected
dynamic relationships
human weaknesses
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Peter_Biziou
gptkb:Michael_Seresin
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gptkbp:conflict
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personal growth
individual vs. society
personal vs societal expectations
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gptkbp:costume_design
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gptkb:Michele_Clapton
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
generally positive
mixed reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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depicted historical events
influenced wellness movements
satirized health trends
influenced perceptions of health spas
reflected societal attitudes towards health
sparked discussions on wellness culture
influenced perceptions of health
reflected societal norms of the 1890s
depicts early health fads
influences modern health discussions
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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19th-century health practices
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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explores health trends
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:David_Wasco
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Alan_Parker
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Alan_Parker
gptkb:Mali_Finn
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Warner_Bros.
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Gerry_Hambling
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gptkbp:editing
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gptkb:Gerry_Hambling
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gptkbp:element
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food as a metaphor
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gptkbp:film
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gptkb:John_Cusack
gptkb:Matthew_Broderick
gptkb:Anthony_Hopkins
gptkb:Bridget_Fonda
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gptkbp:film_awards
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nominated for several awards.
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gptkbp:film_editing
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gptkb:Gerry_Hambling
The Road to Wellville (1994)
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:film_score
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gptkb:Tangerine_Dream
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:California
gptkb:Michigan
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gptkbp:focus
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health fads
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama
gptkb:historical_fiction
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gptkbp:historical_context
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late 19th century America
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gptkbp:historical_figure
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gptkb:John_Harvey_Kellogg
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:1995
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Road to Wellville
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gptkbp:influence
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cultural commentary
wellness culture
dietary trends
modern health movements
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gptkbp:influenced
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satirical novels
subsequent works of fiction
health and wellness literature
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Victorian_era
gptkb:historical_figures
health reform movements
dietary practices
health fads
health and wellness culture
the Kellogg family
Historical figures in health reform.
The Battle Creek Sanitarium
The health movement of the 19th century
American health culture
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:historical_events
real-life events
real-life figures
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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real-life events
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gptkbp:is_critiqued_by
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American society's obsession with health
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gptkbp:is_decorated_with
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Graham Churchyard
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0670849201
978-0140237503
978-0670841164
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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irony
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gptkbp:literary_significance
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satirical portrayal of wellness culture
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Dr._John_Harvey_Kellogg
gptkb:Will_Lightbody
Evelyn Lightbody
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gptkbp:makeup_artist
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gptkb:Nick_Dudman
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gptkbp:modern_relevance
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reflects societal norms
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gptkbp:motif
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consumerism
sexuality
health fads
food and diet
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Tangerine_Dream
gptkb:Rachel_Portman
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gptkbp:music_composer
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gptkb:Tangerine_Dream
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gptkbp:narrative
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third-person
multi-layered storytelling
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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satirical
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" The road to wellville is paved with good intentions."
" The road to Wellville is paved with good intentions."
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gptkbp:notable_scene
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the final confrontation
the character interactions
the breakfast scene
the health lectures
the spa treatments
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:368
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gptkbp:performance
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based on real events
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gptkbp:plot
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examines dietary fads
explores the health spa culture
follows multiple characters' lives
A satire on health fads and the early 20th-century wellness movement.
explores the wellness movement
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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unexpected outcomes
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Alan_Parker
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Warner_Bros.
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:published_year
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Viking_Press
gptkb:Viking_Penguin
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gptkbp:rating
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gptkb:R
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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adult readers
thought-provoking
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gptkbp:release_country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1994
October 28, 1994
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gptkbp:release_format
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Theatrical
theatrical
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:runtime
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118 minutes
121 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay
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gptkb:Scott_Frank
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Alan_Parker
gptkb:Scott_Frank
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:Battle_Creek,_Michigan
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Battle_Creek,_Michigan
late 19th century America
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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gptkb:The_Road_to_Wellville_(soundtrack)
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:John_Cusack
gptkb:Matthew_Broderick
gptkb:Anthony_Hopkins
gptkb:Bridget_Fonda
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gptkbp:style
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satirical commentary
humorous
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:Battle_Creek_Sanitarium
health and wellness ideals
health and morality
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gptkbp:symbolism_of_health
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pursuit of wellness
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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health vs. indulgence
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:marriage
gptkb:Health_and_wellness
American culture
health and wellness
Self-discovery
Diet and nutrition
Quackery
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gptkbp:themes
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American culture
health and wellness
diet and nutrition
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gptkbp:visual_effects
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gptkb:John_D._Mc_Donald
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gptkbp:voice_acting
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gptkb:Richard_King
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gptkbp:writing_style
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descriptive
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Cameron_Crowe
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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