Talkback

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.

Directed by Paul Anthony Nelson

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Perri Cummings

Joan

Katherine Halliday

Lena

Mike Bishop

The Virus

Emilio Sellitto

Wasim

Paul Bugeja

Caucasian Neighbour

Kenny Cheng

Asian Neighbour

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