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The Man Who Surfed The World
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The Man Who Surfed The World

2021-06-16 · 67 min · Not rated

Comedy · Documentary · Drama

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.

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Directors
James Horton, Alex Castilla, zoe whiteman
Production companies
James Garage Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 300

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

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