Carroll Ballard was biting the hand that’s underfeeding him. Warner Bros. had flown the 67-year-old director to Chicago to talk up his new film, “Duma,” an adventure about a boy who runs away from his ...

Peter: Well, this is simple. You just grab a shaker, fill it up, stuff in the flower and you have... a bottle. Tourist #1: [brings a bowl of milk] Here you are.

The producers of Carroll Ballard’s “Duma” are so determined to have a New York release that John Wells will take the unusual step of paying for marketing in exchange for Warner Bros. Pictures booking ...

Coming of age, the battle for survival, and a couple of furry, four-legged sidekicks make Duma classic family viewing. Pint-sized newcomer Alex Michaeletos turns in a beautifully understated ...