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- All You Need Is Brains (US, 2009), a Behind the Music-ish mockumentary about the parody group The Zombeatles within a Zombie universe. All You Need Is Cash (aka The Rutles) (UK, 1979), Beatles parody telling of The Rutles' story, while also parodying documentary makers themselves. The Baby Formula, a lesbian couple both get pregnant through an experimental stem cell procedure (Canada, 2009) Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (US, 2005), a film crew follows Leslie Vernon, a serial-killer in training. Believe (US, 2007), story of multi-level marketing and a failed pyramid scheme. Best in Show (UK/US, 2000), story of some contestants at a national dog show. The Big Tease, a Scottish hairdresser's journey to the US for a hairdressing competition, filmed with mockumentary elements. Bob Roberts (US, 1992), a Tim Robbins satiric film about a right wing folksinger's crooked election campaign. ' (US/UK, 2006), about a Kazakh journalist's journey through the United States. Born Twiztid: Beyond the Freekshow is a mockumentary talking about the supposed early life of the band Twiztid. Bottomfeeders (US, 2001), about a political campaign in Pennsylvania. Brüno (US/UK 2009), pseudosequel to Borat about a gay Austrian reporter's journey through the United States. CB4, a parody rapumentary that follows the story of CB4, a fictional rap group that is loosely based on N.W.A. and 2 Live Crew. The Canadian Conspiracy (US, 1985), about a supposed Canadian plan to subvert the United States by taking over its media. Chalk, 2007 movie based on two teachers' real life experiences. LA Weekly said to think of it as "To Sir, with Sarcasm". Comic Book: The Movie, a 2004 direct-to-DVD release mockumentary about a comic book fanboy dealing with the unfaithful film adaptation of his favorite character, set to the backdrop of the 2002 San Diego Comic-Con. C.S.A. : The Confederate States of America. Confetti (film) (France, 2002), a British mockumentary about a fashion magazine wedding competition Dark Side of the Moon tries to portray the moon landings as a creation in a movie lot by Stanley Kubrick. The Delicate Art of Parking, a Canadian mockumentary about parking-enforcement officers. Dill Scallion, a 1999 feature follows the rise and fall of country-western singer Dill Scallion (Billy Burke) in the mode of Spinal Tap. District 9, is a science fiction film about alien refugess in Johanesburg South Africa and a man who is in charge to move them. Dog Bites Man, a parody of local news coverage, and follows the misadventures of a struggling news team as they travel around the country producing news segments. Drop Dead Gorgeous a camera crew follows beauty pageant contestants in a small town. Farce of the Penguins (US, 2007), a direct-to-video film which is a parody of March of the Penguins. Fear of a Black Hat (US, 1994), follows the fictional rap group, "N.W.H. ", as it evolves with the genre from its popular origins to the advent of gangsta rap. Fellowship of the Dice (film), story of a first time gamer's introduction to the Role-playing game world. Finishing the Game, The story of the search for the "new" Bruce Lee to finish "The Game of Death". First on the Moon (Первые на Луне or Pervye na Lune) (Russia, 2005), Venice Film Festival winner. A mockumentary about the first Russian spaсe voyage, supposedly accomplished in 1938. Mixes archival footage and fake KGB materials. Forgotten Silver (New Zealand, 1995), A film by Costa Botes and Peter Jackson, parody of a historical documentary about a "forgotten" filmmaker. ' (Canada, 2002), A film by Michael Dowse, a mockumentary that has achieved cult status about head-banger subculture, especially within Canada. Fudge 44 (Ireland, 2005), A film by Graham Jones, a mockumentary about six puppets in a financially impoverished Tokyo children's puppet theatre who, locals believe, came to life and robbed a nearby bank to avoid being put out of business. ' (US, 2006), A film by Chris Folino, an award-winning mockumentary about players trying to set a record for playing a Dungeons and Dragons-like ironically cast with 80's film stars. Get Ready to be Boyzvoiced (Norway, 2000), a film following fictional Norwegian boy band Boyzvoice. G-SALE (US, 2003), A film by Randy Nargi, scripted mockumentary about garage sale fanatics. Hard Core Logo (Canada, 1996), following in the tradition of This Is Spinal Tap, this film traces the final tour of an overaged punk band, and serves as a model for the death of "true" punk rock. The film's associated album, A Tribute to Hard Core Logo, has several notable bands performing cover versions of Hard Core Logo songs, and is packaged as if Hard Core Logo were a real band. The Heavenly Kings (Hong Kong, 2006), a film following the Cantopop boy band Alive, fronted by Daniel Wu (who also directed the film). How to Irritate People, the 1968 "guide" written mostly by John Cleese and featuring Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, and Connie Booth. Incident at Loch Ness (US, 2004), the tale of all hell breaking loose as famous filmmaker Werner Herzog attempts to make a documentary about the Nessie myth while a documentary about his life is being filmed and a pigheaded producer tries his damndest to make Herzog's film a mindless high-grossing blockbuster. It's All Gone Pete Tong (UK, Canada, 2004), a comedy following the tragic life of legendary DJ Frankie Wilde. The story takes us through Frankie's life from one of the best DJ's alive, through subsequent battle with a hearing disorder, culminating in his mysterious disappearance from the scene. Kenny (Australia 2006), the life of a portable toilet installer in Melbourne, Australia. The Last Polka, John Candy and Eugene Levy mockumentary about the last concert of the Shmenge Brothers, a Leutonian Polka duet whose characters were first developed on Second City Television. LolliLove (USA, 2004), a story about a husband and wife team, played by James Gunn and Jenna Fischer, who form a charity to give each homeless person a lollipop with a cheery slogan on the wrapper, but who are really only serving themselves. Man Bites Dog (Belgium, 1992), Rémy Belvaux black comedy/satire in which a film crew follows a serial killer documenting his crimes. Man of the Year (USA, 1995), a satirical look, directed by former Playgirl magazine Man of the Year Dirk Shafer, at his reign as Man of the Year as a closeted gay man. ' (US, 1992), a "behind the scenes" exposé of pop singer and sex symbol Medusa, on her "Blonde Leading the Blonde" concert tour. A Mighty Wind (US, 2003), story of three groups of folk singers who come together at a tribute concert in honor of their recently deceased manager. Mike Bassett: England Manager (UK, 2001), the fortunes of a lacklustre England football manager in the World Cup. Never Been Thawed (US 2005) a film about a society of people who collect frozen TV dinners. ' Comedy film spin-off based on the Russian character, Niko searching for wild animals & discovering American life. The Old Negro Space Program, mockumentary about the fictional "NASSA" or "Negro American Space Society of Astronauts", lampooning far-reaching racial segregation in the United States; subtitled "the shocking but false story of America's blackstronauts". Otaku no Video (Japan, 1991), an anime film by Gainax featuring live-action news segments of events past the film's 1985 release date. The Progressives - The Film (2005), satirical documentary about London band The Progressives. Pure Pwnage, an Internet-distributed show about a gamer followed around by his brother created by Geoff Lapaire, and Jarett Cale. ', the career of supposed real-life actor R2-D2, who was played in reality by Kenny Baker and puppeteer Don Bies, co-director of this mockumentary. Real Life (US, 1979), Albert Brooks directs a documentary about a year in the life of an average American family. Surf's Up, an animated mockumentary that follows the progress of a surfer penguin named Cody Maverick as he enters a surfing competition. Take the Money and Run (US, 1969), the second film directed by Woody Allen, in which Allen plays an ambitious but clumsy burglar. The Last Dragon, a mockumentary on the history of dragons had they existed. This Is Spinal Tap (US, 1984), follows a (fake) British rock band on tour long past their salad days. Waiting for Guffman (US, 1996), a small Missouri town's celebration of its sesquicentennial. Yacht Rock, a mockumentary series on adult comtemporary music during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Zelig, a mockumentary by Woody Allen about a man who changes his physical appearance in order to fit in. Off the Cuff (2009), a mockumentary about the Chicago improv scene. Produced by husband wife team Brent Kado and Jessica Hardy. Off the Cuff at the Internet Movie Database.
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