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CHOP & STEELE
DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, Airline, USA
Release date : May 09, 2023
 
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Completed - Documentary - 81 minutes

Log Line

Two comedians famous for pranking local news stations find themselves in federal court after their latest stunt goes viral.




Year of production : 2022

Director(s) : Ben STEINBAUER, Berndt MADER
 Cast : Joe PICKETT, Nick PRUEHER, David CROSS, Reggie WATTS, Bobcat GOLDTTHWAIT, Howie MANDEL

Synopsis

Lifelong friends Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, two comedians famous for pranking local news stations on live television as the fake strongman duo 'Chop & Steele,' find themselves in federal court with a vengeful media conglomerate after their latest morning show stunt goes viral.

Production

Country(ies) : USA

Festivals and Awards

Tribeca FF 2022
Indiana Film Journalists Association 2022 (Nominated, IFJA Award Best Documentary)
Fantastic Fest 2022
Cleveland International Film Festival 2023 (Won, Ad Hoc Docs Competition)


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