The read
It runs a compact 22m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Costa BotesDirector
Cast
- Peter JacksonSelf
- Costa BotesSelf
- Victoria Beynon-ColeVoiceover
- Thomas RobinsSelf
- Brian ScaddenSelf
- Steve RocheSelf
- David DonaldsonSelf
- Peter CorriganSelf
- Tina ClearySelf - Voiceover
- Chris CoadSelf
- Michael HortonSelf
- Karl Kite-RangiSelf - Voiceover
Themes
movie business