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202085 minGdocumentary

Marionette Land

202085 minGdocumentary

30 years after opening, Robert Brock and his mother, Mary Lou, face challenges in keeping their marionette theatre operational.

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Alexander Monelli

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30 years after opening, Robert Brock and his mother, Mary Lou, face challenges in keeping their marionette theatre operational.

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Alexander Monelli

Alexander Monellidirector

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Robert Brock lives above his marionette theatre, where he performs for families and adults. With his mother, Mary Lou, he prepares to celebrate the theatre's 30th anniversary. Brock creates classic marionette shows and transforms into famous Hollywood divas for his adult performances. As they approach this milestone, they face personal and professional challenges that threaten the future of their beloved theatre. The film captures their efforts to keep the magic alive amid these struggles.

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