Movie Maker Magazine
ISSUE No. 31, Vol. 6
Coming Attractions

Bingo! The Documentary

Filmmaker John JeffcoatÕs latest feature takes an unanticipated, endearing and eclectic look at all that is Bingo Š from Welfare recipients to drag queens and the catholic church Š all at their gaudy, bawdy and grandly humorous best. The film reveals all that lies below the gloss of American kitsch: an unexpected subculture of eccentric and tightly knit people for whom hope truly springs eternal. This isnÕt your grandmotherÕs bingo anymore; this film plays it hand like an anthem to hope, devotion and recently hip addiction. As Market shares for docs dry up, Bingo! is one of the few sure-to-be hits that can guarantee and audience: there are 1.2 billion visits to Bingo halls each year worldwide, versus only 964.2 million visits to movie theatres. Contact John Jeffcoat: 206-285-8024.

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