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Think Big:
The Ballad of Billy Barty

The true story of a Hollywood original, a father, a husband, a believer, and the founder of Little People of America.

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1927-1937

The Child Star

Billy begins as a fearless child performer in early Hollywood. He discovers that he can make people laugh, move an audience, and open doors through performance.

1940-1947

The Struggle for Purpose

As Billy grows older, Hollywood keeps asking him to be the joke, the trick, or the novelty. He wants to be more than entertainment. The draft rejection scene shows his deep need to matter beyond show business.

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The Founder / Advocate

Billy’s journey expands through Shirley, faith, family, and the life he builds beyond the spotlight. This phase shows the man behind the performer: husband, father, believer, and legacy-maker.

Love and Legacy

Billy’s journey expands through Shirley, faith, family, and the life he builds beyond the spotlight. This phase shows the man behind the performer: husband, father, believer, and legacy-maker.t.

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