Behind the Bull

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.

Directed by Costa Botes

Top cast

Peter Jackson

Self

Costa Botes

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Victoria Beynon-Cole

Voiceover

Thomas Robins

Self

Brian Scadden

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Steve Roche

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David Donaldson

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Peter Corrigan

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Tina Cleary

Self - Voiceover

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Chris Coad

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Michael Horton

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Karl Kite-Rangi

Self - Voiceover

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