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Pucker Up: The Fine Art of Whistling

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In this documentary, six competitors travel to Louisburg, N.C., to attend the 2004 Annual Whistlers Convention. Whistlers from all over the world come together to share their whistling talents, including a returning champion and a newcomer from the Netherlands. The competitors use many unique techniques to prove their skills, from odd sound effects to traditional melodies. In addition to the convention, the film details the science and physics behind the art of whistling.

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Janice Page Boston Globe 11/17/2006
3/4
...The filmmakers do a fine job of sprinkling in [whistling] snapshots and other bits of history. Go to Full Review Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone TheMovieChicks.com 03/09/2006
3.5/5
They say it's hard to be in a bad mood and whistle; it's also hard to be in a bad mood watching a movie about whistling. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
3/5
Film Threat 05/07/2005
3/5
Oz eFilmCritic.com 05/03/2005
3/5
It's not a bad documentary at all, but it isn't one that marks the documentary landscape with an impact crater either. A&E, here we come. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/23/2011 I saw this last night on Netflix Streaming. It was delightful. See more 12/02/2008 I can't believe I watched an entire documentary about whistling. See more 10/09/2008 This is a lighthearted documentary centered around an international whistling competition and its competitors. The whistling in the film is pretty superb. Also, the role of whistling in different cultures is detailed. This is a fun and relaxing film. See more 11/27/2007 The best documentary ever! See more 10/23/2007 Glad IFC ran this one the other day; wish I'd taped it. Never knew there was an International Whistling Competition, or all the amazing things that can be done with a "simple" whistle. See more 06/03/2007 I love documentaries about simple people taking a simple subject and doing something extraordinary with it. This one is no different. See more Read all reviews
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Kate Davis

Director

David Heilbroner

Director

Kate Davis

Producer

David Heilbroner

Producer

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Synopsis In this documentary, six competitors travel to Louisburg, N.C., to attend the 2004 Annual Whistlers Convention. Whistlers from all over the world come together to share their whistling talents, including a returning champion and a newcomer from the Netherlands. The competitors use many unique techniques to prove their skills, from odd sound effects to traditional melodies. In addition to the convention, the film details the science and physics behind the art of whistling.
Director
Kate Davis, David Heilbroner
Producer
Kate Davis, David Heilbroner
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 13, 2005, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 12, 2006
Runtime
1h 18m