Hotline
It's OK to talk to strangers
Genres
Overview
A feature length documentary about the intense connections made between strangers over the telephone, and explores these anonymous conversations people are often too hesitant to have with the people closest to them. From crisis centers to psychics and sex workers, this documentary eavesdrops on the inner-workings of hotlines and puts faces to the voice on the other end of the line.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
82 min
Release Date
2014-04-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6.3
Youree Dell Harris
Herself (as Cleomili Harris)
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