Jefftowne 1997
“Beer! Pornos! Wrestling! Down’s Syndrome!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 minutes
- Director
- Daniel Kraus
- Networks
- Troma Entertainment, The University of Iowa, the fine arts council
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Jefftowne?
Jefftowne is a 1997 American documentary film distributed by Troma Entertainment. The production was shot, directed, and edited by Daniel Kraus.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 8, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Troma Entertainment, The University of Iowa, the fine arts council
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~58 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Troma Entertainment, The University of Iowa, the fine arts council
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Jefftowne is a 1997 American documentary film distributed by Troma Entertainment. The production was shot, directed, and edited by Daniel Kraus. The documentary chronicles the life of Jeff Towne, a forty-year-old Iowa City resident. Towne lives with his ninety-year-old adoptive grandmother and has Down syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation problems. Additionally, the film portrays him as a wrestling fanatic who enjoys beer and pornography.
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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Jefftowne worth watching?
Jefftowne holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Jefftowne and when was it released?
Jefftowne is a feature film with a runtime of 58 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Jefftowne?
Jefftowne was directed by Daniel Kraus.
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