Jake West’s documentary retraces the life of a singular individual: Cliff Twemlow, an opportunistic, fascinating figure of Manchester’s counterculture of the 1980s. Self-made star and film producer for the direct-to-VHS market, Twemlow built up a motley crew of fellow would-be actors eager to appear on-screen – any screen.

With innovative video technology, self-composed music, and minimal budgets, he pioneered an array of films in genres like gangster, horror, thriller, and sci-fi. Director Jake West and Severin Films now unravel hiss remarkable and genuine story through exclusive interviews, captivating film clips, and rare backstage footage.

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