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The Man Who Surfed The World

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2021 | 67 min | Comedy, Documentary, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious.
The mood
Darkly funny, eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

In 1990, child star Spencer McPerving released his musical "Swamp Surfer" which became known as the most offensive, terrible work of fiction ever created. Spencer has been missing ever since and all recordings of the musical were destroyed. Now we follow documentarian Zoe Whiteman as she tries to learn more about Spencer McPerving and what led him to make such a disastrous musical.

How it earned its rating

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  • AwardsNot counted

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  • Reach & staying powerNot counted

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

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Cast & crew

Directed by zoe whiteman, Alex Castilla, James Horton

  • Alex CastillaSpencer McPerving/Jeremy Anderson
  • Tom RedfordAl.E.Gator
  • James HortonNews Presenter
  • zoe whitemanHerself