Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
“from idiots to icons”
Synopsis
A look at the rise and fall of the subversive skateboarding magazine Big Brother, which rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and had a profound effect on the skating subculture with its unfiltered approach.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-20
Top Cast
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Chad Muska
Self - pro skateboarder
Jonah Hill
Self - Big Brother reader
Jeff Grosso
Self - pro skateboarder
Johnny Knoxville
Self - writer / actor
Rob Dyrdek
Self - pro skateboarder
Jeff Tremaine
Self - art / editorial director of Big Brother
Marc Johnson
Self - pro skateboarder
Bam Margera
Self - pro skateboarder
Tony Hawk
Self - pro skateboarder
Jason Jessee
Self - pro skateboarder
Tim Gavin
Self - pro skateboarder
Spike Jonze
Self - photographer / filmmaker
Jamie Thomas
Self - pro skateboarder
Steve Rocco
Self - founder of World Industries and Big Brother
Mike Vallely
Self - pro skateboarder
Damon Way
Self - co-founder of DC Shoes
Dave Swift
Self - former editor of Transworld magazine
Walter Sims
Self - editor on Big Brother #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick O'Dell
- Original Score
- Brendan Canty
- Original Title
- Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Gorilla Flicks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick O'Dell
Brendan Canty
Seth Casriel
Sean Cliver, Jeff Tremaine
Department Leadership Roster
Seth Casriel
Editor
Sean Cliver
Producer
Patrick O'Dell
Director
Brendan Canty
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine about?
A look at the rise and fall of the subversive skateboarding magazine Big Brother, which rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and had a profound effect on the skating subculture with its unfiltered approach.
Who directed Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine?
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine was directed by Patrick O'Dell.
Who stars in Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine?
The principal cast of Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine includes Chad Muska, Jonah Hill, Jeff Grosso, Johnny Knoxville, Rob Dyrdek.
When was Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine released and how long is it?
Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine was composed by Brendan Canty.