The Godfathers of Mondo

The Godfathers of Mondo

2003 · 90 min · ★ 6.9 · Documentary

A look at the careers of Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi who invented the mondo genre with MONDO CANE in 1962. It follows their career until their split in following the making of GOODBYE UNCLE TOM in 1971.

Directed by David Gregory

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