Joey Skaggs: Metamorphosis, Cockroach Miracle Cure

Runtime: (27:37)

SYNOPSIS

In 1981, Entomologist, Dr. Josef Gregor (a.k.a. Joey Skaggs), along with his cult-like clinical volunteers, dupes the mainstream media when he unveils his revolutionary cockroach hormone vitamin pill. Purported to cure all ailments known to man including the common cold, acne, anemia, and menstrual cramps, it also makes people invulnerable to nuclear radiation which can save humanity from self-annihilation.

Since the 60s, artist Joey Skaggs has pioneered the use of the mass media to make social political commentary. In this documentary, the sixth in the series, Skaggs pulls back the curtain and reveals his unique stagecraft.

AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Winner: Best Web Series/La Tosca Award, Tuscany Web Fest 2023
Winner: Best Doc, Baltimore Next Media Webfest (BNM) 2023
Winner: Best Doc-Reality Talk Series Writers-Joey Skaggs, Baltimore Next Media Webfest (BNM) 2023
Winner: Best Host/Narrator-Joey Skaggs, Baltimore Next Media Webfest (BNM) 2023
Winner: Best News Story 30:00-40:00, The NewsFest 2022
Nominated: International Social Change Film Festival 2022

SCREENINGS

Tuscany Web Fest
WINNER: BEST WEB SERIES/LA TOSCA AWARD
Saturday, Nov 11, 2023

Baltimore Next Media Webfest (BNM)
WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY/REALITY/TALK SERIES WRITER-JOEY SKAGGS;
BEST DOCUMENTARY/REALITY/TALK SERIES HOST/NARRATOR-JOEY SKAGGS
November 2-10, 2023

Los Angeles Comedy Festival
May 1-20, 2023

The NewsFest Film Festival and Ethos Film Awards
WINNER: BEST NEWS STORY (OF ITS LENGTH) & BEST TRAILER (COMEDY)
Friday, November 11, 2022

International Social Change Film Festival
NOMINATED
September 12 – November 12, 2022

New Jersey International Film Festival Fall 2022
Friday, September 30, 2022

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