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Sportz Crazy (1988)

Sportz Crazy poster
Genre
documentary film
Country
Australia
Elsewhere
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How it feels

This eight part Australian documentary series looks at unusual sports events around the country. It covers things like the Birdsville Races and dwarf throwing. The tone is comedic and a bit awkward at times.

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What happens

Sportz Crazy is an eight part Australian documentary series about unusual sports events around Australia. It was meant to premiere in 1988 but did not air until December of that year. It included pieces on the Birdsville Races and dwarf throwing. Peter Luck called it "one of those programs that does its best to make Australians look like the greatest bunch of dickheads and drongos in the southern hemisphere." Robin Oliver called it "excellent holiday entertainment". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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