Joybubbles
Born blind and yearning for connection while growing up with abusive parents and later, while living in a dormitory at school, Joe Engressia discovers he has a quirky knack for hacking telephones. By whistling perfect tones, he begins to dial the world in to envelop him. He believes 'if you love something, it will love you back' and through his obsession and vying for the final listing in the phone book, he connects with a community of 'phone phreaks’ and others who seek connection and lands a high paying job that brings to life his dream of living independently in a high-rise apartment with a pool. In realizing his life’s purpose to bring joy to all who call, he changes his name to Joybubbles and chats endlessly to all who seek his joyful wisdom, while at the same time healing himself by listening to all 895 episodes of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. —Joni Cooper
Director/s
Rachael J. Morrison
Rachael J. Morrison is a documentary filmmaker and archival producer. Her short documentary, Elvers, premiered at the 2019 Camden International Film Festival and is featured online as part of The Atlantic Selects. She has worked as an archival producer on documentary series and feature films for HBO, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, and FX. Joybubbles is her feature-length directorial debut.
Expected Guests
ANNIE MARR • Producer