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Becoming Bulletproof

Becoming Bulletproof

20158.41h 20m

Overview

A diverse group of disabled people from across the U.S. take on leading roles in a magical rip-roaring costume drama Western, filmed on vintage Hollywood locations. This riveting film within a film immerses us in a dynamic, inclusive world of discipline and play, raising questions about why we so rarely see real disabled actors on the big screen?

Directed by Michael Barnett
Written by Michael Barnett, Derek Boonstra
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Top Cast

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Vanessa Halby

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Peter Halby

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Ila Halby

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Ajani A.J. Murray

Ajani A.J. Murray

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Jeremy Vest

Jeremy Vest

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Zack Gottsagen

Zack Gottsagen

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Steve Kutasz

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Peter Lazarus

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Will Halby

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Suzi Barrett

Suzi Barrett

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About Becoming Bulletproof

Becoming Bulletproof is a western, documentary film released in 2015. Directed by Michael Barnett, it stars Vanessa Halby, Peter Halby, Ila Halby. A diverse group of disabled people from across the U.S. take on leading roles in a magical rip-roaring costume drama Western, filmed on vintage Hollywood locations. This riveting film within a film immerses us in a dynamic, inclusive world of discipline and play, raising questions about why we so rarely see real disabled actors on the big screen?

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