• It Came From Kuchar (2010)

    In the mid-1950s, Bronx-born adolescent twin brothers George and Mike Kuchar borrowed a relative's 8mm camera and began making their own films. Initially unaware that an underground film scene existed, the tirelessly prolific brothers soon gained the attention of fellow movie-makers like Buck Henry and John Waters. This documentary portrait features interviews with the brothers and their fans, including cartoonist Bill Griffith and filmmaker Guy Maddin, as well as clips from their quirky epics.

It Came From Kuchar
67
metacriticBased on 10 Critics

Release Date: April 9th, 2010

DVD Release Date: June 15th, 2010

Not Yet Rated |1 hr 26 min

Plot Summary

In the mid-1950s, Bronx-born adolescent twin brothers George and Mike Kuchar borrowed a relative's 8mm camera and began making their own films. Initially unaware that an underground film scene existed, the tirelessly prolific brothers soon gained the attention of fellow movie-makers like Buck Henry and John Waters. This documentary portrait features interviews with the brothers and their fans, including cartoonist Bill Griffith and filmmaker Guy Maddin, as well as clips from their quirky epics.

Cast: John Waters, B. Ruby Rich, Buck Henry, Atom Egoyan, George Kuchar, Mike Kuchar

Director: Jennifer M. Kroot

Genres: Documentary , Comedy

Keywords: Rise, Charming, 2000s, Creative, Underdog

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 75
    V.A. MusettoNew York Post

    You don't have to have ever seen any of their movies to enjoy It Came From Kuchar, directed by one of George's former students, Jennifer M. Kroot. But you'll probably want to catch up with their work afterward. show more

  • 75
    Mick LaSalleSan Francisco Chronicle

    The documentary is interesting as a human story. And anyone who loves the Kuchar brothers' films or underground cinema in general will take extra pleasure in it. show more

  • 60
    Frank ScheckThe Hollywood Reporter

    This is an affectionate portrait rather than a meaningful critical analysis. show more

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