Movie Info:
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MOVIE INFO:
Release Date: 1999 (USA) |
Runtime: 58 Min.
Genre: Cultural, Documentary, Social
Rating: Teen (T) - This documentary is rated Teen (T) due to smoking, alcohol, gambling, drug mentions, and alternative lifestyles.
Tagline: What is America's Favorite Pastime Outside of TV?
Plot: Filmmaker John Jeffcoat takes a humorous look at all that is Bingo, from welfare recipients to drag queens and the Catholic church. Shot in Europe and the US, the film reveals that thriving below the gloss of American kitsch is an unexpected subculture of eccentric individuals. Jeffcoat explores the problems facing an aging population, gambling, loneliness, and the art of lady luck.
Cast and Crew:
CAST:Dr. Iseli Krauss
Dr. Chuck Mauvre
Neville Sinclair
John Anderson
Morty Lowe
Starr Haimes
Evan Haimes
Lori Glenn
Judy Walters
Peggy Arechevala
Glen Bors
Sylvia
Steve (Caller)
Myrtle
Roger Snowden
Uncle Willy
Shirley Henson
Gertie McEnroe
CREW:
Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor: John Jeffcoat
Producer, Production Coordinator, Sound Mixer: Deryn Williams
Publicist: Kathleen McInnis
Telecine Transfer: Eric Rosen
Photographer, Stills: Erik Johnson
Graphic Design: Ross Jeffcoat
UK research assistant: Russ Williams
Production assistants: Nina Schoen
Adam Means
Music: Stephen Thomas Cavit
Awards:
Official Selection Seattle Int'l Film FestivalJudges Award Northwest Film and Video Festival