I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! (2015)

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This documentary short tells the story of cartoonist David Boswell and his greatest creation: Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman. In the late '70s, David Boswell birthed Reid Fleming, a counterculture icon in the form of a comic book anti-hero. Fast forward to the '80s, Warner Brothers aimed for a Hollywood film. Today, three decades later, Reid Fleming remains stuck in a contractual quagmire. Jonathan Demme, Academy Award-Winner (The Silence of the Lambs, Stop Making Sense), narrates "I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!" This documentary blends stop-motion animation with interviews from Boswell, Hollywood cohorts, and fans, exploring the enduring allure of the indomitable Reid Fleming, the World's Toughest Milkman.

Director: Charlie Tyrell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

underground, comic book, milkman

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More Films by Director: Charlie Tyrell
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! about?
This documentary short tells the story of cartoonist David Boswell and his greatest creation: Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman. In the late '70s, David Boswell birthed Reid Fleming, a counterculture icon in the form of a comic book anti-hero. Fast forward to the '80s, Warner Brothers aimed for a Hollywood film. Today, three decades later, Reid Fleming remains stuck in a contractual quagmire. Jonathan Demme, Academy Award-Winner (The Silence of the Lambs, Stop Making Sense), narrates "I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!" This documentary blends stop-motion animation with interviews from Boswell, Hollywood cohorts, and fans, exploring the enduring allure of the indomitable Reid Fleming, the World's Toughest Milkman.
Who directed I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!?
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! was directed by Charlie Tyrell.
Who stars in I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!?
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! stars Jonathan Demme, Matt Groening, Kevin Pollak, Ed Asner, Richard Beattie, Jeph Loeb.
How long is I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!?
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!!?
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! is a Documentary film.
Where was I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! produced?
I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! was produced in Canada.