After Kai saves a woman's life, he turns into an overnight hero and viral sensation — until disturbing truths about his erratic behavior come to light. This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the resulting steep downward spiral.
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- Released
- Production
- RAW
Keywords
- california
- sensation
- hitchhiker
- hatchet
- true crime
- homeless man
- social media
- zero to hero
- shocking
- nomad
- meme
- downward spiral
- heroic deed
- unpredictable
- viral phenomenon
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Top Cast
Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary as Self - Viral Internet Personality
Jessob Reisbeck as Self - KMPH News Anchor
Brad Mulcahy as Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Lisa Samsky as Self - Reality TV Brand Manager
Jeff Stricker as Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Gabriel Francisco as Self - Singer for The Redcoats
Tony Martin as Self - Manager, Fulton 55
Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe as Self - Kai's Cousin
Top Crew
Colette Camden · Director, Writer
Simon Barker · Editor
Suzanne Mitchell · Producer
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