Belly Talkers


1h 30m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Bolstered by interviews with some of the more famous contemporary ventriloquists, an historic exploration of the world of ventriloquism that takes a look at the "dummies" and their alter egos--ranging from pros who use their skill as motivational tools at trade shows to voice throwers who promote re

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Bolstered by interviews with some of the more famous contemporary ventriloquists, an historic exploration of the world of ventriloquism that takes a look at the "dummies" and their alter egos--ranging from pros who use their skill as motivational tools at trade shows to voice throwers who promote religious credos.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 1996

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1996

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 1996.

"Belly Talkers" is produced by the wife and sister-in-law of Miramax president Harvey Weinstein: Eve Chilton and Maude Chilton, respectively.

The title "Belly Talkers" is a translation of the ancient Egyptian term for ventriloquists.

Released in United States January 1996 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 1996.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1996