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This weird trick will help you summon an army of worms - Kenny Coogan

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In the middle of Florida’s Apalachicola National Forest, a bizarre, almost magical scene is unraveling. Sliding a metal strip over a wooden stake, a master summoner is sending deep croaking noises reverberating throughout the area. And, as if in a trance, hundreds of earthworms begin emerging from the soil. What’s going on? Kenny Coogan explores the tradition known as worm grunting.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Kenny Coogan
Director
Martina Meštrović
Narrator
Alexandra Panzer
Storyboard Artist
Martina Meštrović
Animator
Martina Meštrović, Marko First
Compositor
Martina Meštrović, Marko First
Art Director
Martina Meštrović
Sound Designer
Marko First
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Producer
Anna Bechtol
Associate Producer
Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Cella Wright

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