Winnebago Man
Directed by Ben Steinbauer
Synopsis
Type "The Angriest Man in the World" into any search engine, and one name appears -- Jack Rebney, a.k.a. "The Winnebago Man" -- an '80s RV salesman, whose hilarious, profanity-strewn, on-the-job meltdown was captured on video and passed around on VHS tapes, before exploding into an Internet phenomenon seen by millions. When a young filmmaker sets out on the seemingly impossible task of tracking down Rebney, who disappeared 20 years before, he finds Rebney living alone on a mountain top, as sharp-tongued as ever, but more intelligent and loveable than anyone could have imagined. WINNEBAGO MAN is an outrageously funny look at viral culture and an unexpectedly moving tale of one man's response to unintended celebrity.
Film Info
Release Year: 2010 Running Time: 85 Color Type: Color Country: U.S. Language:
Type "The Angriest Man in the World" into any search engine, and one name appears -- Jack Rebney, a.k.a. "The Winnebago Man" -- an '80s RV salesman, whose hilarious, profanity-strewn, on-the-job meltdown was captured on video and passed around on VHS tapes, before exploding into an Internet phenomenon seen by millions. When a young filmmaker sets out on the seemingly impossible task of tracking down Rebney, who disappeared 20 years before, he finds Rebney living alone on a mountain top, as sharp-tongued as ever, but more intelligent and loveable than anyone could have imagined. WINNEBAGO MAN is an outrageously funny look at viral culture and an unexpectedly moving tale of one man's response to unintended celebrity.
Cast
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Ben Steinbauer (himself)
Jack Rebney (himself)
Crew
- Directed by Ben Steinbauer
Festivals / Awards
SXSW World Premeire, Saratoga Film Festival - Winner Best Documentary, Edmonton International Film Festival - Winner Best Documentary, HOTDOCS - Winner Audience Top 10, Cinevagas Film Festival- Winner Audience Award,Traverse City Film Festival - Winner Founder Prize.
Reviews
"One of the funniest documentaries ever made!"
- Michael Moore
"Winnebago Man shows a full tank of irascible charm" - The Los Angeles Times
"Two thumbs up! Holy sh*t, is this a f**king funny documentary!" - Roger Ebert
"Madly Entertaining" - New York Magazine
"An intriguing meditation on character, celebrity, and the filmmaking process itself." - The New Yorker
"Bleeping brilliant!" - People Magazine
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Jack Rebney
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Director Ben Steinbauer
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Credit: Kino Lorber, Inc
