Joybubbles (film)

Joybubbles
Directed byRachael J. Morrison
Produced bySarah Winshall
Release date
  • January 26, 2026 (2026-01-26) (Sundance)[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Joybubbles is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Rachael J. Morrison and produced by Sarah Winshall.[2][3] It was selected to premiere at the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[2][3]

Premise

Born blind and yearning for connection, Joybubbles discovers he can manipulate the telephone system by whistling a tone, a fascination that helps lay the groundwork for a subculture that shapes the future of hacking and technology.[2][4]

Release

The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival as part of the U.S. Documentary Competition, and was available online to the public through the festival's at-home program.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ 2026 Sundance Film Festival
  2. ^ a b c d "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Natalie Portman, Wu-Tang Clan Projects Set for Sundance". Variety Australia. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  4. ^ Martin, Douglas (August 20, 2007). "Joybubbles, 58, Peter Pan of Phone Hackers, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved December 28, 2025.