The Last Puppet Show

Runtime: 22:20
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The Last Puppet Show dives into the unique world of West Virginia University’s endangered puppetry major, where a group of talented students fights to save their program with a puppet-powered performance of Hamlet. As creative arts programs are being axed across the country, these students use passion and puppets to make their case for the value of arts degrees. The film spotlights the real people impacted by these cuts, and proves that sometimes, the most unexpected heroes are made of felt and fur.

Director - Lonnie Frazier

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Lonnie Frazier is an accomplished filmmaker and producer with a strong focus on directing impactful documentary films. Her most recent work includes directing and producing the acclaimed documentary Box of Rain (2022) and the short film The Last Puppet Show. In addition to directing, Lonnie has produced several projects, including ALTAR+CATION: The Musical! (2022). With a background in both filmmaking and Impact Production, she has contributed to multiple award-winning documentaries, including I Am Maris, and the Peabody Award-winning DEEJ.