
The Beanie Bubble
2022-12-06 · 91 min · ★ 6.0
The Beanie Bubble follows the unbelievable tale of America’s most fascinating phenomenon – Beanie Babies. Flashing back to the 90’s and early 2000’s, we take an in-depth look at how the era-defining zeitgeist came to be, the mysterious man behind the mania, and the lives that were forever changed in its wake. This is not simply a retelling, but rather an exploration of the American Dream and what makes all people susceptible to buying into a fantasy.
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- Directors
- Ben Kitnick
- Production companies
- The Nacelle Company, Whiskey Bear
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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