The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

Name: The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: January 10, 2023
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Alex Aguirre, Bob Ellenport, Gabriel Francisco, Jimmy Kimmel, John Holl

2023

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): January 10, 2023 | TV-MA

Starring: Alex Aguirre, Bob Ellenport, Gabriel Francisco, Jimmy Kimmel, John Holl, Khloé Kardashian, Kimberly Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Rob Henderson, Stephen Colbert

Summary: This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the steep downward spiral that resulted in his imprisonment.

Director: Colette Camden

Genre(s): Crime, Documentary

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 85 min

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Richard Roeper

Jan 20, 2023

It was a feel-good story that turned horribly tragic. Read full review

Vince Mancini

Jan 20, 2023

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker was smart to explore this subject and in many ways is a good start, but as it stands feels frustratingly incomplete. Sometimes maybe competing doc projects are a good thing. Read full review

Marlow Stern

Jan 20, 2023

It’s far more effective as an indictment against media rapaciousness, as well as their treatment of the homeless and mentally unwell. Read full review

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chemicalE

Feb 11, 2023

Really liked the documentary. They should have included other perspective, though and should have included some analysis and study on mental health issues that Kai was going through. Also, I did some reading later and the trial itself had some interesting elements that were not shown in theReally liked the documentary. They should have included other perspective, though and should have included some analysis and study on mental health issues that Kai was going through. Also, I did some reading later and the trial itself had some interesting elements that were not shown in the documentary. So, in all a good watch about ills of media, celebrity, society and mental illness, but a lot more could and should have been shown.… Expand

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sweetzero

Mar 4, 2023

Wrong person in the wrong place at the wrong time.Summary of how the mainstream media uncontrollably turns a person with problems into a phenomenon.The crucial part of the documentary is the way in which people try to take advantage of Kai even though they know how out of control he is.TheWrong person in the wrong place at the wrong time.Summary of how the mainstream media uncontrollably turns a person with problems into a phenomenon.The crucial part of the documentary is the way in which people try to take advantage of Kai even though they know how out of control he is.The so-called regret they experienced afterwards is not believable at all.I especially liked two parts.The first is what the victim's neighbors said about the media.The second was Kai's question at the time of questioning whether the state of New Jersey still had the death penalty.In short, the media's desire to make stupid and dangerous people famous must stop.… Expand

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