It feels like we'd describe this now as a “mockumentary” centered on a man who seems capable of being everything to everyone, except maybe himself. The story unfolds through interviews, news footage, and other seemingly authentic material, detailing the life and times of someone who managed to insert himself into nearly every situation, social class, and political group, changing his appearance to maintain a consistent level of visibility—even though his motivations for being where he was, is, or would be remained unclear to those around him. Eventually identified, he comes under the scrutiny of psychiatrist “Dr. Fletcher” (Mia Farrow), who tries to understand what motivated him. Was he driven by a desire for attention, or something else entirely? Did he want to be noticed, or simply blend in? Regardless, his true desires were overshadowed as publicity took control of his life and involved him in various legal, ethical, and practical complications. I didn’t really mind the somewhat unbelievable nature of the story or the fairly predictable development of his relationship with his therapist, but as a commentary on documentary filmmaking and archival research, it functions well, nodding to the style of silent films while illustrating the shifting tides of public opinion and loyalty, along with exposing media hypocrisy. It does run long, and after the premise is established, I found myself more engaged by how it was presented than what it was about. Still, it's worth seeing.

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