Dummy [videorecording] / Quadrant Entertainment presents a film by Greg Pritikin ; produced by Richard Temtchine & Bob Fagan ; written and directed by Greg Pritikin.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. Special features: special 'Dummy' commentary; interactive menus hosted by 'Dummy'; featurette on "How to become a ventriloquist"; 'Dummy' trivia game. Adrien Brody, Milla Jovovich, Illeana Douglas, Vera Farmiga, Jessica Walter, Ron Leibman, Jared Harris.
Summary:
Steven is a recently unemployed lovable loser who has difficulty expressing himself. Steven's best friend is Fanny, an aspiring singer, who, along with Steven, is just looking for her niche. Eventually Fanny takes a shine to Yiddish music and Steven finds he has a knack for ventriloquism. Through his newfound talent, Steven discovers that he is able to overcome his social problems through his dummy and decides to try impressing and winning the heart of Lorena. Supported by an old friend and new love, Steven learns it's never too late to believe in yourself if somone believes in you.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)53927659
Locations:
PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.