Jack and Jill: A Postscript

Jack and Jill: A Postscript

1970 · 64 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

Made for ten thousand dollars over 5 years this film shows both the signs of lack or resources and inventiveness in attempting to overcome the low budget. The script is largely made up of nursery rhymes used as and a kindergarten teacher. The episodic narrative mixes staged with actuality footage. It won two major awards in 1969.

Directed by Phillip Adams

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