Talkback (2011)
Beware the airwaves.
A housewife (Perri Cummings) who becomes infected with the vitriolic words of a bigoted talk radio host, in this commentary on the culture of fear and distrust spread by the media post-9/11. Created for Drafthouse Films’ THE ABCS OF DEATH ‘26th Director’ competition.
Director: Paul Anthony Nelson
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Cast
- Perri Cummings - Joan
- Katherine Halliday - Lena
- Mike Bishop - The Virus
- Emilio Sellitto - Wasim
- Paul Bugeja - Caucasian Neighbour
- Kenny Cheng - Asian Neighbour
Screenplay
Editing: Paul Anthony Nelson
Production: Cinema Viscera
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $255
Original Language: en
Keywords
media, racism, bigotry, talk radio, news
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Talkback about?
- A housewife (Perri Cummings) who becomes infected with the vitriolic words of a bigoted talk radio host, in this commentary on the culture of fear and distrust spread by the media post-9/11. Created for Drafthouse Films’ THE ABCS OF DEATH ‘26th Director’ competition.
- Who directed Talkback?
- Talkback was directed by Paul Anthony Nelson.
- Who stars in Talkback?
- Talkback stars Perri Cummings, Katherine Halliday, Mike Bishop, Emilio Sellitto, Paul Bugeja, Kenny Cheng.
- How long is Talkback?
- Talkback has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Talkback?
- Talkback is a Horror film.
- What is the budget of Talkback?
- Talkback had a budget of $255.
- Where was Talkback produced?
- Talkback was produced in Australia.