2023

1h 27m

6.1(139 votes)

Documentary

Crime

Overview

This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

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Caleb Lawrence McGillvary

Self - Viral Internet Personality

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Jessob Reisbeck

Self - KMPH News Anchor

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Terry Woods

Self - Cameraperson

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Brad Mulcahy

Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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Lisa Samsky

Self - Reality TV Brand Manager

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Alex Aguirre

Self - Cameraperson

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Jeff Stricker

Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office

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Gabriel Francisco

Self - Singer for The Redcoats

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Tony Martin

Self - Manager, Fulton 55

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Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe

Self - Kai's Cousin

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Shirley McGillvary

Self - Kai's Mom

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Bob Ellenport

Self - Friend of Joe Galfy

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John Holl

Self - Director of Communications

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Dean Marcantonio

Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office

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Rob Henderson

Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office

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Ted Romankow

Self - Union County Prosecutor

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Sandy Panman

Self - Joe's Friend

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