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UNITED STATES · 1975

Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts

Albert Brooks
New Hollywood home movies candid camera pranks comedic failure childhood memories performance art
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Synopsis

Albert Brooks introduces himself to the audience through showing them his home movies from childhood & attempts and fails at doing candid-camera style pranks. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 2

Year1975
CountryUnited States
DirectorAlbert Brooks
MovementNew Hollywood
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