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Deep Dive: Chop & Steele (2022)

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Chop & Steele
Chop & Steele follows Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett, who are childhood friends and co-founders of the Found Footage Festival. They take their comedic strongman routine to morning news shows across the United States, where their pranks go viral. However, their success attracts the attention of a major media conglomerate, leading to a federal court lawsuit against them. As the legal battle unfolds, the strain on Prueher and Pickett's friendship and careers becomes apparent. The film examines the difficulties of maintaining comedic integrity while facing the pressures of viral fame and the impact of external forces on personal relationships.

Why Watch

  • •See Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett's viral pranks.
  • •Follow their legal battle against a media conglomerate.
  • •Meet the comedic duo behind the Found Footage Festival.

Did You Know

•Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett are childhood friends.
•The film was directed by Berndt Mader.
•Chop & Steele has a runtime of 77 minutes.
•The film features appearances by Bobcat Goldthwait and Howie Mandel.

Perfect For

Comedy fansDocumentary enthusiastsPrank culture followers