# Winnebago Man (2010)

> An unexpectedly tender documentary follows the furious recluse whose accidental sales-video outtakes made him an underground internet legend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27862

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Ben Steinbauer
- Cast: Jack Rebney, Ben Steinbauer, Nick Prueher, Joe Pickett, Douglas Rushkoff, Charlie Sotelo, Alan Berliner, Alexsey Vayner
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1396557/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, poignant, lazy sunday, documentary night

## Synopsis

A recluse becomes an internet sensation after a sales video goes hilariously wrong, revealing the absurdity of fame.

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