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The myth of Hercules: 12 labors in 8-bits - Alex Gendler

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Hercules — son of Zeus and champion of humankind — stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has just committed the most unspeakable crime imaginable. Seeking to atone for the deaths of his family, Hercules must complete twelve impossible tasks that pit him against invincible monsters and unfathomable forces. Alex Gendler retells this epic series of adventures.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Alex Gendler
Director
Jeff Le Bars, Jérémie Balais
Narrator
Adrian Dannatt
Animator
Jeff Le Bars, Jérémie Balais
Composer
Raphaël Pibarot
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott, Elizabeth Cox, Jessica Ruby
Writer
Alex Gendler
Fact-Checker
Francisco Diez

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