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Shell Game at Maxwell Street (1984)

Movie 3 min

A short film by filmmaker Tom Palazzolo with his students of an informal illegal gambling type of game on a sidewalk of the Maxwell Street Market. “Grown folks, now, not young folks. If you ain’t 18 or over I can’t give you a bet–show me three IDs. I might make an exception if you got ten bucks.”

Tom Palazzolo Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1984
Runtime
3 min

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shell Game at Maxwell Street about?
A short film by filmmaker Tom Palazzolo with his students of an informal illegal gambling type of game on a sidewalk of the Maxwell Street Market. “Grown folks, now, not young folks. If you ain’t 18 or over I can’t give you a bet–show me three IDs. I might make an exception if you got ten bucks.”
Who directed Shell Game at Maxwell Street?
Shell Game at Maxwell Street was directed by Tom Palazzolo.
When was Shell Game at Maxwell Street released?
Shell Game at Maxwell Street is a 1984 film.
Where can I watch Shell Game at Maxwell Street?
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