Hotline

It's OK to talk to strangers

A feature length documentary about the intense connections made between strangers over the telephone, and explores these anonymous conversations people are often too hesitant to have with the people closest to them. From crisis centers to psychics and sex workers, this documentary eavesdrops on the inner-workings of hotlines and puts faces to the voice on the other end of the line.

2014

1h 22min

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Top Billed Cast

Youree Dell Harris
Herself (as Cleomili Harris)

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