Pitch People

Pitch People

The true story of the world's second oldest profession.

NR 1999 · 87 min · ★ 8.5 · Documentary

The art of the "pitch" and its role in society, as told by many of the pitch industry's greatest salesmen, including Arnold Morris, Sandy Mason, Lester Morris, Wally Nash and Ed McMahon as well as a look at the Popeil family.

Directed by Stanley Jacobs · Written by Stanley Jacobs

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