The Beanie Bubble (2022)
Overview
The Beanie Bubble follows the unbelievable tale of America’s most fascinating phenomenon – Beanie Babies. Flashing back to the 90’s and early 2000’s, we take an in-depth look at how the era-defining zeitgeist came to be, the mysterious man behind the mania, and the lives that were forever changed in its wake. This is not simply a retelling, but rather an exploration of the American Dream and what makes all people susceptible to buying into a fantasy.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.007 |
Directed By
Ben Kitnick
Crew
Ben Kitnick
Anna Roberts
Max Weiner
Josh Weinstock
Brian Volk-Weiss
Ben J. Murphy
TOP CAST
Sally Winey
Self
Joni Hirsch Blackman
Self
Becky Estenssoro
Self
Leon Schlossberg
Self
Mary Beth Sobolewski
Self
Sondra Schlossberg
Self
Karen Holmes
Self
Steve Cantin
Self
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