It's Not Easy Being a Wolf Boy (2005) (TV)

User Rating:

8.9/10   

Director:

Pete Woods

Writer:

Pete Woods (writer)

Release Date:

3 October 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

I don't want to shave...

Plot:

Jesus "Chuy" Aceves, also known as the Wolf Boy, wants regular job, outside of the circus or sideshow.

Plot Keywords:

Wolf Boy | Sideshow | Circus | Hypertrichosis | Monkey Boy

Cast

Jesus Aceves	...	Himself
Diego Barquinero	...	Himself
Phillip Zaret	...	Chuy's Doctor
Lilia Luisa Aceves	...	Herself
Larry Gomez	...	Himself
Danny Gomez	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jim Carter	...	Narrator
Giovanna Hernandez	...	Voice Over: Karla
Sonya Leite	...	Voice Over: Lilia
Mike New	...	Narrator - USA - TLC Version
Pilar Orn	...	Voice Over: Vicki & Carmen
Eluid Porras	...	Voice Over: Chuy
Artaceli Uriate	...	Voice of Maria

Directed by
Pete Woods

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Pete Woods		writer

Produced by
Evadne Ricketts	....	associate producer
Pete Woods	....	producer

Cinematography by
Duane McClunie

Film Editing by
Jose Garrigo
Raquel Priego-Martinez
Alex Suitcliff

Production Management
Ali Trott	....	production manager

Editorial Department
Chris Scurfield	....	on-line editor

Other crew
Diego Barquinero	....	interpreter
Moira Curiel	....	advisor
Laurie Petch	....	production accountant
Laura Robinson	....	production coordinator
Roger White	....	production associate

Runtime:

UK:46 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Caballero Circus, Los Angeles, California, USA

"Hidden Lives: It's Not Easy Being a Wolf Boy"

The documentary follows Jesus Chuy Aceves, as he wrestles with having to leave the circus and getting a "normal" job in order to be closer to his family. Chuy was born with hypertrichosis, The Werewolf Syndrome, a rare condition which causes people to be born with facial hair that covers the whole face, even the eyelids. The camera angles, visuals, and background music truly enhances this program. It has bit of humor, but it also breaks your heart as you see Chuy and his family agonize over this decision. Along the way we meet Chuy's sister, Lili, who is the hairiest female in the family. We also come face to face with Chuy's cousins, Danny & Larry - The Wolf Brothers, and Elliot, one the youngest members with hypertrichosis. We also meet Chuy's friend and mentor, Veekay the Clown. I believe you will enjoy this program. And you will agree "That is Not Easy Being A Wolf Boy."