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Jam Handy to the Rescue!

2011 · 23 min

A brisk, affectionate send-up of earnest old instructional films, full of deadpan absurdity and archival charm.

Directed by
Daniel Griffith
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Larry Blamire, Jam Handy, Avery Murphy
Tagline
Lineman Larry says... "Keep your Jam Handy!"
Overview
A satirical exploration of the life and career of educational film pioneer, Henry Jamison Handy.

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Directed by
Daniel Griffith
Genres
Comedy
Starring
Larry Blamire, Jam Handy, Avery Murphy
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    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • media
    • art
    • work
    • education
    • ambition
    Places
    • workplace
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • mockumentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour7
    Realism6
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight2

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    Details

    Genres
    comedy
    Directed by
    Daniel Griffith
    Written by
    Larry Blamire
    Starring
    Larry Blamire, Jam Handy, Avery Murphy
    Runtime
    23 min
    Languages
    English

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