Mark Lewis Documentaries
Offbeat, humorous, sometimes unsettling and totally unique vintage documentaries from Australian producer Mark Lewis.
- 1999-1999
- 1 season
Offbeat, humorous, sometimes unsettling and totally unique vintage documentaries from Australian producer Mark Lewis.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 1999
Episode 1
Cane Toads
Sun, Oct 10, 1999 46 mins
One of the all time top ten grossing documentaries in Australia, this film explores the unfortunate aftermath of the introduction of an invasive species of toad into Australia -- from the point-of-view of the toad. "Hilariously twisted" reads a review excerpt of this oldie but goodie from 1988.
Episode 2
The Wonderful World of Dogs
Sun, Oct 10, 1999 51 mins
An offbeat tale about dogs who just want to be dogs, and people who want their dogs (or other's dogs) to be just like people. And why our loyal companions are not people (except possibly for Fugly, the lovable delinquent dog). The canine mind explored, if not explained...
Episode 3
RAT
Sun, Oct 10, 1999 53 mins
An offbeat tale about dogs who just want to be dogs, and people who want their dogs (or other's dogs) to be just like people. And why our loyal companions are not people (except possibly for Fugly, the lovable delinquent dog). The canine mind explored, if not explained.
Episode 4
Animalicious
Sun, Oct 10, 1999 52 mins
An unusual and quirky film about fate, co-existence, vanity, justice, karma, forgiveness -- and animals. Mark Lewis uncovers some vignettes that illustrate the comic and quizzical relationships existing between people and all creatures great and small.