MR. SOMEBODY? Doc on Jake Mangle w. Director Michelle Heighway
BYOD: Bring Your Own Doc
Episode 165
Episode Synopsis
MR. SOMEBODY?, the documentary on English king of the eccentrics, Jake Mangle, is shared with the trailer and footage of Mangle himself direct from the Sheffield Documentary Fest. Director, Michelle Heighway talks us through the unconventional story of Jake Mangle who has been a self-described professional eccentric for decades. We hear her take on filming, and also look at video of Mangle and try to unlock just why he is currently annoyed in this BYOD interview from the 2014 Sheffield Doc Fest.
Guest Bio
MR. SOMEBODY? is an in-depth portrait into the mind of a British eccentric.This is a tale of how one man saved himself from the depths of despair by finding a passion in life. In Huddersfield, Yorkshire there is an outspoken legendary retired performing eccentric living a very unusual lifestyle. Michelle Heighway has filmed Jake Mangle Wurzel over five years. During this period, Jake is forced to clear his yard by the local council, and as Jake throws away his strange inventions we find out how and why he came to be living on the edge of society.
Hosts
Ondi Timoner
Episode Breakdown
00:01 MR. SOMEBODY?
00:36 Welcoming Michelle Heighway-direct from controversy.
01:36 The most famous eccentric in England.
02:34 Jake Mangle at Sheffield-visibly annoyed.
04:56 Visiting Wurzel land and seeing Jake Mangle firsthand.
07:18 An abridged analysis of Jake.
10:48 Embracing contradictions and change.
13:21 Showing the film to Jake and reaction to it.
19:00 The next steps for the film.
20:10 MR. SOMEBODY? Trailer.
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