Synopsis
Two young filmmakers pitch their film concept to celebrities at the 1996 Toronto International Film Festival, facing numerous rejections along the way.
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Synopsis
At the 1996 Toronto International Film Festival, Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice pitch their film concept, "The Dawn," which tells the story of a Mafia don who mistakenly undergoes a sex change during a hernia operation. They approach notable figures such as Roger Ebert and Al Pacino, but face repeated rejections. After leaving Toronto, they travel to Hollywood, where they receive advice from industry veterans Arthur Hiller and Neil Simon, eventually finding an agent interested in their unconventional project.
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Why Watch
- See Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice pitch to celebrities.
- Find out about a Mafia don's unexpected surgery mix-up.
- Meet industry legends like Arthur Hiller and Neil Simon.
Did You Know
- The film's investors included David Wolfish, who invested $10,000.
- The documentary features appearances by Roger Ebert and Al Pacino.
- The film was screened at the 1997 Toronto Film Festival.
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What is the film concept pitched in the documentary Pitch?
The film concept is titled 'The Dawn', which involves a Mafia don who goes for a hernia operation but ends up getting a sex change.
Who are the creators of the documentary Pitch?
Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice are the creators of the documentary Pitch.
What notable celebrities did the filmmakers approach at the Toronto International Film Festival?
They approached Roger Ebert, Norman Jewison, Eric Stoltz, and Al Pacino, among others.
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