GlitterBomb
A Mardi Gras Adventure
Genres
Overview
GlitterBomb is a fantastic 32-minute documentary that showcases the best of the 2015 Mardi Gras season. It features interviews with Courtney Act, Bianca Del Rio, Nick Jonas, Alex Greenwich, Dan Murphy and Jake Shears, as well as local identities and international tourists, each sharing their experiences and perspectives on our fabulous Festival celebrations including Harbour Party, Pool Party, Parade and MG Party.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
32 min
Release Date
2015-11-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Jake Shears
Himself
Nick Jonas
Himself
Courtney Act
Courtney Act
Bianca Del Rio
Bianca Del Rio
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