The movie “Dumbstruck” is being released on April 22 in NYC and April 29 in Los Angeles. I had a chance to see a pre-release screening of this at the Venthaven Ventriloquist ConVention last summer and recently had a chance to see it again.
I was apprehensive to watch this movie the first time. If you’ve ever seen how ventriloquists are represented in movies, you’ll understand why.
Let’s cut to the chase. The movie is great. Not for the image it paints of ventriloquists, but for the story it tells.
It is less a movie about ventriloquists than it is about 5 individuals who have big dreams. If you have dreams of a non-traditional job, this movie will speak to you – musician, magician, artist, public speaker – you will be touched. If someone you love has this dream, you will be touched.
At its most basic, Dumbstruck is a movie about 5 individuals pursuing careers as professional ventriloquists, all at different levels in that pursuit. They could be pursuing any dream. They happen to be ventriloquists.
It’s also a story of the families of the individuals. I am truly blessed to have always had the support of my family in the pursuit of my crazy passion. The movie shows how unique that support is. So, here’s a big shout-out to my family – THANK YOU!
Watch for the movie in theaters near you. See it. Be ready to laugh – and cry.
Click here for the official web site of Dumbstruck the movie.
Have you seen the movie? Post your comments here. I’d love to hear what you think.
