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Balloonfest

June 29, 2017 0h 7m 7.0/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2017. Balloonfest is a history/documentary film. directed by Nathan Truesdell. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Mid-Missouri cult hero Nathan Truesdell sifts through a Cleveland TV station's archives and unearths a fancy wrist watch, blistered fingers and other casualties of a misbegotten exercise in civic pride. In September 1986, the city of Cleveland attempted to set a special record: the simultaneous launch of 1.5 million balloons. But fate intervened, and the result was both crazier and more tragic than anyone could have imagined.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 29, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 0h 7m 7 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Oscilloscope

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balloonfest about?

Mid-Missouri cult hero Nathan Truesdell sifts through a Cleveland TV station's archives and unearths a fancy wrist watch, blistered fingers and other casualties of a misbegotten exercise in civic p...

Who directed Balloonfest?

Balloonfest was directed by Nathan Truesdell.

How long is Balloonfest?

Balloonfest has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).

When was Balloonfest released?

Balloonfest was released on June 29, 2017 in theaters.