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Marionette Land is an intimate portrait into the wonderful world of Robert Brock and his magical marionette theatre. Brock lives above the theatre with his mother and business partner, Mary Lou. From classic marionette shows for families (Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz) to grown-up shows where he straps on his heels to become famous Hollywood divas of the past, you never know what will happen next at the Lancaster Marionette Theatre. But new personal and professional challenges emerge as Robert and Mary Lou struggle to keep the theatre open while preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Philadelphia Magazine calls Marionette Land "eccentric and charming." Winner of Best Documentary at the Omaha Film Festival, Marionette Land is a film about doing what you love no matter what.

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Bonus Materials

• Deleted Scenes
• Commentary Track with Director Alexander Monelli and Star Robert Brock
• Philadelphia Film Festival Q&A
• Omaha Film Festival Q&A

Sales Points

• LGBTQ+ friendly. Main character is gay man who dresses up as Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, and other classic female celebrities for his performances.
• For fans of Grey Gardens, Waiting for Guffman, American Movie, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan
• Premiered at the Philadelphia Film Festival (top festival in Pennsylvania)
• Winner of Best Documentary at the Omaha Film Festival

Press Quotes

'Eccentric and charming'

     —Philadelphia Magazine

The most compelling part of a show really is the man behind the curtain. Highly Recommended

     —Sound View

A lovely, bittersweet documentary... A little 'Grey Gardens,' a little 'Waiting For Guffman,' but with so much empathy.

     —Jenna Scherer, Motherhood Moment

An intimate portrait into the wonderful world of charismatic puppeteer Robert Brock and his magical marionette theatre.

     —On Video

This is a charming documentary, showing the trails and tribulations of Brock, and it is a fascinating insight into his World and the challenges he has had to overcome over the years, personal and professional. Packed with emotion, this is certainly worth watching.

     —Zenless Popcorn, Zenless Popcorn

While the Divas and Dames revival is successful, his impressions are a throw back to another age.

     —Bob Pomeroy, Ink 19

The 84-minute film premiered at the Philadelphia Film Festival and they said, “This might be the first film to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.” -Philadelphia Film Festival, October 2020

     —Harley Lond, Film Crave

Marionette Land is an intimate portrait into the wonderful world of Robert Brock and his

     —Bob Morello, Video Views

A fabulous piece of work that deserves a huge audience.

     —Roger Crow, On Yorkshire Magazine

Brock also allows us to witness his vocal rehearsals and costume fittings, thus bringing us a fully rounded and simply magical showcasing of his abundant spirit for nostalgia and creativity within this magnificent, and truly beautiful art form.

     —Exclusive Magazine

This is an interesting movie about following your passions no matter the consequences.

     —Bob Bloom, Reel Bob

This is an interesting movie about following your passions no matter the consequences.

     —Bob Bloom, The Film Yap

It’s a charming little film, and Brock — who sounds like he could just be a weirdo — is oddly endearing. 

     —Mike Spring, Live For Film

It’s a charming little film, and Brock — who sounds like he could just be a weirdo — is oddly endearing. 

     —Mike Spring, Comic Watch

It’s hard not to have an emotional response to this documentary. 

     —Darcy Staniforth, Cinema Sentries