Approximately 45 minutes of performance footage and nearly 100 photos illustrate the art of ventriloquism through interviews with notable ventriloquists.
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Approximately 45 minutes of performance footage and nearly 100 photos illustrate the art of ventriloquism through interviews with notable ventriloquists.
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Jay Johnson, a prominent ventriloquist, shares his insights on the art form in I'm No Dummy, a documentary directed by Bryan W. Simon. The film features interviews with notable figures like Jeff Dunham and Lynn Trefzger, alongside archival footage of legends such as Edgar Bergen and Paul Winchell. Through performance clips and photographs, it addresses the questions of whether ventriloquism is an art form and if it is fading from public view. The documentary premiered at the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival and was released in the U.S. in 2010.
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- Meet Jeff Dunham and other top ventriloquists.
- See rare archival footage of ventriloquism's history.
- Find out if ventriloquism is a dying art form.
Did You Know
- The film features interviews with over 10 ventriloquists.
- A Two-Disc Limited Edition was released on September 18, 2015.
- It includes archival footage of ventriloquists from different eras.
- The film has a runtime of 85 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary I'm No Dummy?
I'm No Dummy was directed by Bryan W. Simon.
When was I'm No Dummy released in the United States?
I'm No Dummy was released in the United States in 2010.
What is the runtime of I'm No Dummy?
I'm No Dummy has a runtime of 85 minutes.
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