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Belly Talkers

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In this documentary about ventriloquism, also known as "belly talking" in ancient cultures, filmmaker Sandra Luckow chronicles the history of the hobby. Through interviews with and footage of top ventriloquists, Luckow, with help from her dummy "Juanito," showcases varied motivations for getting involved in the field. The film also discusses the ways ventriloquism is used outside of the entertainment industry, including in religion and psychotherapy.
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Synopsis In this documentary about ventriloquism, also known as "belly talking" in ancient cultures, filmmaker Sandra Luckow chronicles the history of the hobby. Through interviews with and footage of top ventriloquists, Luckow, with help from her dummy "Juanito," showcases varied motivations for getting involved in the field. The film also discusses the ways ventriloquism is used outside of the entertainment industry, including in religion and psychotherapy.
Director
Sandra Luckow
Producer
Eve Chilton, Maude Chilton
Screenwriter
James Gabriel
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 8m