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Original Schtick - one of the funniest, and most bizarrely compelling documentaries ever made - a jaw-dropping celebration of self-obsession on one hand and human survival on the other. This multi award winning film follows the path of destruction and chaos carved through the lives and careers of Melbourne's fine arts community by Bob Fischer - a one-man nouveau pop-art tornado. Fischer is a brash, hyper-confident American artist who plunges himself into a whirlpool of self-hype and media frenzy with unconcealed ambition, egotistical zeal, and an unshakeable belief in his own greatness. The result of all this obnoxious chaos and intrigue is a funny and crazy insight into the machinations of a publicity-hungry artist and the lengths people go to to attract attention and chase some cash. The unraveling disaster is expertly captured by director Maciek Wszelaki's omnipresent and frequently daring lens. The film premiered at Sundance. Winner of 2 AFI awards and many festivals including Sydney and Melbourne.

Also see "Schtick Happens" a follow up film to "Original Schtick".

Original Schtick is a 2000 documentary with a runtime of 54 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.0.