EDDY'S WORLD | Powerful Portraits | Indy Shorts Film Festival 2020

Expired July 27, 2020 4:00 PM

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Meet the compelling subjects of these short biographical documentaries.

98 min. This program contains mature themes.

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"EDDY’S WORLD" is an engaging portrait of a 98-year-old working toy inventor. Best known for the iconic “chattering teeth,” Eddy is an endearing storyteller bringing us into his world of inventions and ideas. Creative and curious, Eddy shares his philosophies of life and wisdom on aging.

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Film Contact

Lyn Goldfarb

lyn@eddysworld.net

Year
2020
Runtime
19 minutes
Language
English
Country
USA
Rating
Suitable for All Ages
Note
Current Events/History, Family-Friendly, Feel-Good

Director
Lyn Goldfarb
Screenwriter
Lyn Goldfarb
Producer
Lyn Goldfarb, Jannat Gargi, Daniel Zimbaldi
Executive Producer
Nancy Blachman
Cast
Eddy Goldfarb

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