Behind the Bull

Genres

Overview

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.

Directors

Costa Botes

Cast

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Peter Jackson

Himself

Costa Botes

Himself

Victoria Beynon-Cole

Voiceover

Thomas Robins

Himself

Brian Scadden

Himself