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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

  • 20232023
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  • 1h 25m
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6.2/10
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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023)
This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.
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This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
7.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,023
650
    • Colette Camden
    • Colette Camden
  • Stars
    • Kai Lawrence
    • Jessob Reisbeck
    • Terry Woods
    • Colette Camden
    • Colette Camden
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    • Kai Lawrence
    • Jessob Reisbeck
    • Terry Woods
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    • 78User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    Kai Lawrence
    Kai Lawrence
    • Self - Viral Internet Personality
    Jessob Reisbeck
    Jessob Reisbeck
    • Self - KMPH News Anchor
    Terry Woods
    Terry Woods
    • Self - Cameraperson
    Brad Mulcahy
    Brad Mulcahy
    • Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    Lisa Samsky
    Lisa Samsky
    • Self - Reality TV Brand Manager
    Alex Aguirre
    Alex Aguirre
    • Self - Cameraperson
    Jeff Stricker
    Jeff Stricker
    • Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
    Gabriel Francisco
    Gabriel Francisco
    • Self - Singer for The Redcoats
    Tony Martin
    Tony Martin
    • Self - Manager, Fulton 55
    Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe
    Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe
    • Self - Kai's Cousin
    Shirley McGillvary
    Shirley McGillvary
    • Self - Kai's Mom
    Bob Ellenport
    Bob Ellenport
    • Self - Friend of Joe Galfy
    John Holl
    John Holl
    • Self - Director of Communications - Union County Prosecutor's Office
    Dean Marcantonio
    Dean Marcantonio
    • Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office - Homicide Task Force
    Rob Henderson
    Rob Henderson
    • Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office - Homicide Task Force
    Ted Romankow
    Ted Romankow
    • Self - Union County Prosecutor
    Sandy Panman
    Sandy Panman
    • Self - Joe's Friend
    Tanya Baker
    Tanya Baker
    • Self - Assaulted by Jett McBride
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      • Colette Camden
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    4/10
    Disappointing tale from a reality producer point of of view
    I was hoping this documentary would tell a compelling but sad story but I was wrong.

    I'm a true crime fan and I've seen countless episodes of different series and I was really taken aback about this one.

    The point is that not only is lacking in giving the viewers clear evidence or clearly explaining what happened, both during the moment that lead up to the "hero" situation or the murder. What is lacking is empathy for everyone involved in this sad story. The interviews with tv researcher and reality producer are terrible.

    We are talking about months before the murder and the lack of kindness, empathy, understanding, for a person that was homeless and catapulted to nation fame in a few moments is as clear as the sun in the sky and it does not make for a good thing to see.

    All considering, the lack of comprehension and simpathy by this people, who only wanted to profit from the star of the moment, make his behaviors almost understandable. Especially if there were mental issues involved.

    In general there is no one talking on Kai side (apart from a brief interview with a cousin), no one trying to paint a larger picture, to understand how it must be difficult living on the streets and how the media and the viral cycle could destabilize a human being.

    In the end it's shallow and lack of empathy.
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