I am fascinated by this film and the story behind it.
Allegedly Lewis has the only copy (or copies) in existence.
It is unknown who is truly keeping the film under raps. Some believe Lewis hides the film because of the reaction he received to it. Some believer O'Brien will not accept payment in any way to sign over the rights. What's certain is that neither will discuss it publicly.
Either way it is likely we will never be fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to see it like Harry Shearer and other noted exceptions.
For Joan O'Brien, it must have been a nightmare. She supposedly was horrified to the point of tears upon seeing one screening of the film.
I suppose it could never live up to the hype of how truly awful it is.
It's probably better that the tastelessness remains in our imaginations.
Allegedly Lewis has the only copy (or copies) in existence.
It is unknown who is truly keeping the film under raps. Some believe Lewis hides the film because of the reaction he received to it. Some believer O'Brien will not accept payment in any way to sign over the rights. What's certain is that neither will discuss it publicly.
Either way it is likely we will never be fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to see it like Harry Shearer and other noted exceptions.
For Joan O'Brien, it must have been a nightmare. She supposedly was horrified to the point of tears upon seeing one screening of the film.
I suppose it could never live up to the hype of how truly awful it is.
It's probably better that the tastelessness remains in our imaginations.