Misfire

Misfire is an experimental sound piece that blends 1940s Dr. Pepper radio ads, original violin music, and sounds of thirst and thirst-quenching.

2003 ShortDocs Challenge: Thirst

2003 / Paul Frey / Sarah Varney / TCF, USA

Misfire is an experimental sound piece that blends 1940s Dr. Pepper radio ads, original violin music, and sounds of thirst and thirst-quenching.

Misfire was commissioned for the 2003 ShortDocs: Stories About Thirst.


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Paul Frey

Paul Frey is a product designer and artist living in San Francisco.

Sarah Varney

Sarah Varney covers health for KQED's statewide news programs The California Report and Health Dialogue and reports regularly for Morning Edition, Day to Day , and All Things Considered.


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