Joybubbles (film)

Joybubbles
Directed by	Rachael J. Morrison
Produced by	Sarah Winshall
Release date	January 26, 2026 (2026-01-26)(Sundance) [1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Joybubbles is an upcoming American documentary film directed by Rachael J. Morrison and produced by Sarah Winshall. ^{[2] [3]} It is selected to premiere as a world premiere in 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 is scheduled to premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival as part of the U.S. Documentary Competition, and will be available online to the public through the festival's at-home program. ^{[2] [3]}

References

1. https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6932fad21a5535277891b127
2. "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. "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.