The Pitch

Oct 3, 2017

1h 33m

★ 0.0

Passing the Hat for a Living

Overview

"The Pitch" takes a look at the world of international street performing buskers to find out why these men and women have chosen to "pass the hat" to make a living, along with the challenges they face.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

AFP

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Cast

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Aerial Manx

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Rob Roy Collins

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Pogo Fred

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Silver Elvis

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Snap Boogie

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Fire Guy

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Madame Guillotine

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Jenny Jupiter

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Chalk Chick

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Brad The Balloon Guy

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Andrew Lopatin

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