The Pitch (2017)
Passing the Hat for a Living
Genre : Documentary
Runtime : 1H 33M
Director : Jim Kuehnel
Synopsis
"The Pitch" takes a look at the world of international street performing buskers to find out why these men and women have chosen to "pass the hat" to make a living, along with the challenges they face.
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