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20258 minPGdoc-short

Puppet Kitchen

20258 minPGdoc-short

Eight minutes capture the life of New York City puppeteer Eric Wright and the fascination of audiences with his puppets.

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Halley Linscheid

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Eight minutes capture the life of New York City puppeteer Eric Wright and the fascination of audiences with his puppets.

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Halley Linscheiddirector

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Eric Wright, a puppeteer based in New York City, brings life to inanimate figures through his craft. In the 8-minute documentary Puppet Kitchen, Wright shares his insights into the emotional connections audiences form with puppets. The film captures his creative process and the artistry involved in puppetry, revealing the charm and magic that these characters hold for people of all ages. Through Wright's perspective, the documentary presents a unique look at the world of puppetry in an urban setting.

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