Behind the Bull

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.

Cast

Peter Jackson

as Himself

Costa Botes

as Himself

Victoria Beynon-Cole

as Voiceover

Thomas Robins

as Himself

Brian Scadden

as Himself

Steve Roche

as Self

David Donaldson

as Self

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