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Joybubbles

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Joybubbles is a feature documentary about a genius named Joybubbles (née Joe Engressia, 1949-2007) who discovered how to hack into the telephone network by whistling a magic tone. He was blind and started experimenting with the phone as a lonely kid trying to connect with people, eventually becoming one of technology's greatest pioneers. His story takes an unusual turn when he declares himself to be five years old forever, and legally changes his name to Joybubbles.

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Rachael J. Morrison

Director

Sarah Winshall

Producer

Will Butler

Producer

Annie Marr

Producer

Cameo Wood

Executive Producer

Rhianon Jones

Executive Producer
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Synopsis Joybubbles is a feature documentary about a genius named Joybubbles (née Joe Engressia, 1949-2007) who discovered how to hack into the telephone network by whistling a magic tone. He was blind and started experimenting with the phone as a lonely kid trying to connect with people, eventually becoming one of technology's greatest pioneers. His story takes an unusual turn when he declares himself to be five years old forever, and legally changes his name to Joybubbles.
Director
Rachael J. Morrison
Producer
Sarah Winshall, Will Butler, Annie Marr
Production Co
Smudge Films, Neon Heart Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 19m