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Behind the Bull

Behind the Bull (2000)

0h 22m | PG-13

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When Forgotten Silver — the story of pioneer filmmaker Colin McKenzie — unspooled on 29th October 1995, in a Sunday TV slot normally reserved for drama, many believed the fable was fact. Controversy ensued as a public reacted (indignant, thrilled) to having the wool pulled over their eyes. Costa Botes, who originated the mockumentary, later made this doco, looking at the construction of McKenzie's epic, tragic, yet increasingly ridiculous story. He interviews co-conspirator Peter Jackson and other pranksters, and they muse on the film's priceless impact.

Director: Costa Botes

Studio: First Run Features

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

as Himself

Costa Botes

Costa Botes

as Himself

Victoria Beynon-Cole

Victoria Beynon-Cole

as Voiceover

Thomas Robins

Thomas Robins

as Himself

Brian Scadden

Brian Scadden

as Himself

Steve Roche

Steve Roche

as Self