Where to watch Abel Raises Cain (2005)

Name: Abel Raises Cain
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2005-01-23
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cast: Alan Abel, Jeanne Abel, Jenny Abel

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English
1h 22m

Genre: Documentary
Director: Jenny Abel, Jeff Hockett
Release: 23 Jan 2005

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Story

This documentary follows filmmaker Jenny Abel as she examines the remarkable life and work of her father, Alan Abel, a figure renowned for orchestrating elaborate pranks and deceptions that fooled the public and media alike. Through personal interviews and archival material, the film traces how Abel built a career around the art of the hoax, exploring what drives someone to dedicate their life to creating elaborate fictional scenarios.

Why watch

A documentary that offers an intimate look at an unconventional life through a daughter's perspective
Explores the career of someone known for creating elaborate public deceptions and pranks
Directed by Jenny Abel and Jeff Hockett, featuring interviews with the subject himself

Good for: Viewers interested in documentaries about unusual personalities and unconventional careers; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with family.