Name: Turnabout: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Forman Brown, Harry Burnett, Elsa Lanchester

Turnabout is a glimpse into a unique world filled with creativity and passion. This rare gem, written and directed by Dan Bessie, author of Rare Birds, skillfully introduces us, by way of narration, song and interviews, to Dan's Uncle Harry Burnett, the internationally known puppeteer, and his partner, Forman Brown, composer, lyricist and writer. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully edited, Dan takes us into the non-conventional theater and unconventional lives of these two life-long partners. We have the privilege of sharing the memories of these two men, both in their 90's, and of witnessing the success of their undertaking and of their relationship.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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