Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles
Synopsis
Hot Potato is a backstage pass to the global phenomenon, The Wiggles. The documentary chronicles the story of three preschool teachers, Anthony, Murray and Greg, and their friend Jeff, as they triumph over the odds to become one of the most successful children’s acts of all time.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-25
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Anthony Field
Self
Murray Cook
Self
Jeff Fatt
Self
Greg Page
Self
Simon Pryce
Self
Lachlan Gillespie
Self
Tsehay Hawkins
Self
Caterina Mete
Self
Evie Ferris
Self
John Pearce
Self
Lucia Field
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Emma Watkins
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Sam Moran
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Paul Field
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Paul Paddick
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Jackie Cannizzaro
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Luke Field
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John Travolta
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Sydney Screen Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sally Aitken
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Aitken
- Original Title
- Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Dark Doris, SAM Content, Screen NSW, Augusto, Frog, Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sally Aitken
Sally Aitken
Sally Aitken, Aline Jacques, Leon Kirkbeck, Michelle Walshe, Kate Chiodo
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Chiodo
Producer
Luke Field
Producer
Sally Aitken
Producer
Cass Avery
Producer
Fraser Grut
Producer
Aline Jacques
Producer
Daniel Story
Producer
Sally Aitken
Writer
Sally Aitken
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles
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What is Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles about?
Hot Potato is a backstage pass to the global phenomenon, The Wiggles. The documentary chronicles the story of three preschool teachers, Anthony, Murray and Greg, and their friend Jeff, as they triumph over the odds to become one of the most successful children’s acts of all time.
Who directed Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles?
Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles was directed by Sally Aitken.
Who stars in Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles?
The principal cast of Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles includes Anthony Field, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Greg Page, Simon Pryce.
When was Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles released and how long is it?
Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles?
Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).