Over 100 hours of home video footage from the Arnold family is re-edited to depict their descent into crime driven by financial desperation.
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Over 100 hours of home video footage from the Arnold family is re-edited to depict their descent into crime driven by financial desperation.
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Gary Arnold's home videos, uploaded to YouTube between 2008 and 2015, form the basis of 'Fraud', a 2016 film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. The documentary follows an average American family of four as they indulge in excessive shopping at big-box stores. Their mounting debt drives them to extreme measures to maintain their lifestyle. Premiering at Hot Docs in May 2016, the film sparked controversy during post-screening discussions, reflecting the tension between aspiration and the consequences of their actions.
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Why Watch
- See the fictional story of the Arnolds' shopping obsession.
- Find out how debt drives the family to extreme actions.
- Meet the creative team behind the film, including Danny McBride.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Hot Docs in May 2016.
- Dean Fleischer Camp's directorial debut was with this film.
- The footage used in the film was uploaded to YouTube between 2008 and 2015.
- The film features a fictional family named the Arnolds.
- The film runs for 52 minutes.
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Who directed the film Fraud?
Fraud was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.
What is the runtime of the film Fraud?
The runtime of Fraud is 52 minutes.
Where did Fraud have its world premiere?
Fraud had its world premiere at Hot Docs in May 2016.
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