Chop & Steele
Watch TrailerNick Prueher and Joe Pickett, childhood friends turned professional comedians, built a career from collecting bizarre VHS tapes as the founders of the Found Footage Festival. Their signature act—a parody strongman duo named Chop & Steele—takes an unexpected turn when they book fake appearances on unsuspecting morning news shows. The pranks go viral, but success curdles into a federal lawsuit from a powerful media conglomerate. Suddenly, the pressure of the legal battle and the demand to keep the joke alive threatens both their livelihood and the lifelong friendship that started it all.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2022 |
| Genre | Documentary, Comedy |
| Director | Ben Steinbauer |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.9/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This documentary deftly walks the line between a genuine friendship story and a sharp satire of modern media. It captures not just the absurdity of federal court, but the quiet, anxious moments when a prank stops feeling like a joke.
What lingers after the credits is a surprisingly poignant meditation on creative partnership under siege. The film asks how far is too far when comedy becomes a legal battleground. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ben Steinbauer
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Dry procedural humor, nervous courtroom laughter, the grainy warmth of VHS nostalgia.
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