Troubled Puppets

Connor Hopkins is the founder of Austin-based Trouble Puppet Theater Company. Over the last 20 years, Connor has written and produced dozens of shows with a distinctive sociopolitical edge. His latest show Undark chronicles the lives of the Radium Girls, 10 women whose employer's neglect and spiteful retaliation led to the foundation of OSHA.

  • James Burleson
    Director
  • James Burleson
    Director of Photography
  • Connor Hopkins
    Key Cast
  • Brandon Watson
    Editor
  • Marcus Barbosa
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Activism, Performing Arts, Puppets, Dark, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 6, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Austin Community College
  • ACC RTF Showcase 2024
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    May 8, 2024
    Class In-House Premiere
    Best Documentary
Director - James Burleson