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199575 minPGdocumentary

3.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Trailer Camp

199575 minPGdocumentary

3.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Jenni Olson compiles a vibrant collection of movie trailers featuring John Travolta, Mae West, Raquel Welch, and Cher, celebrating the art of the trailer.

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Jenni Olson

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Jenni Olson compiles a vibrant collection of movie trailers featuring John Travolta, Mae West, Raquel Welch, and Cher, celebrating the art of the trailer.

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Synopsis

Jenni Olson, a film archivist and former director of the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, compiles a lively assortment of movie trailers in 'Trailer Camp.' The 75-minute film features a nostalgic look at John Travolta's career, including trailers from 'Saturday Night Fever,' 'Grease,' and 'Perfect.' It also includes clips from Mae West's 'Sextette,' Raquel Welch in 'Kansas City Bomber,' and Cher's acting debut in 'Chastity.' Olson's editing creates a fast-paced, campy tribute to the art of the movie trailer.

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See John Travolta's iconic roles in classic trailers.
Find out about Cher's debut in 'Chastity.'
Meet Mae West in the rarely seen 'Sextette.'

Did You Know

Jenni Olson was the former director of the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
The film features trailers from five John Travolta films.
Cher's serious acting debut in 'Chastity' is included in the compilation.
The film runs for a total of 75 minutes.

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Classic film enthusiastsJohn Travolta fansCamp cinema lovers

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Who directed the documentary 'Trailer Camp'?

Jenni Olson directed the documentary 'Trailer Camp'.

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'Trailer Camp' has a runtime of 75 minutes.

Which iconic actor's career is featured in 'Trailer Camp'?

John Travolta's career is featured in 'Trailer Camp'.

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