Dummy Jim (2013)

More than 50 years ago, deaf Scotsman James Duthie cycled from his fishing village to the Arctic cycle. Together with deaf actor / filmmaker Samuel Dore, Matt Hulse set out on the long journey through northern Europe to adapt this story into his first feature film. Hulse mixes fictional and documentary elements into a virtuoso blend: unusual people in fictional Super 8-films, playful animated sequences and archive footage of the era in the countries traversed.

Director: Matt Hulse
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dummy Jim about?
More than 50 years ago, deaf Scotsman James Duthie cycled from his fishing village to the Arctic cycle. Together with deaf actor / filmmaker Samuel Dore, Matt Hulse set out on the long journey through northern Europe to adapt this story into his first feature film. Hulse mixes fictional and documentary elements into a virtuoso blend: unusual people in fictional Super 8-films, playful animated sequences and archive footage of the era in the countries traversed.
Who directed Dummy Jim?
Dummy Jim was directed by Matt Hulse.
How long is Dummy Jim?
Dummy Jim has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Dummy Jim?
Dummy Jim is a Documentary, Drama film.