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The Trouble with Mr Doodle

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From the makers of Exit Through the Gift Shop, Man on Wire and Waiting for Sugarman, this intimate documentary reveals the world of Sam Cox, better known as Mr Doodle. His compulsive doodling turned him into a global sensation, with social media videos amassing millions of views and revealing the intricate complexity between creativity and chaos. As he navigates the challenges and joys his art brings, Cox and his family learn to embrace his unique perspective and the unexpected beauty it brings to their lives.

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Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 5
5/5
This two-hour documentary, directed with sensitivity but also humour by Jaimie D’Cruz and Ed Perkins, depicted the stages of Sam’s psychotic breakdown, which seemed to be building up in waves for several years. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Jul 18
This extraordinary film by directing trio Jaimie D’Cruz (Exit Through the Gift Shop), Ed Perkins and Alex Nott tells the disturbing story of what happened when obsession met opportunity and raced out of control. Go to Full Review James Walton The Spectator Jul 10
A curious tale, efficiently, if somewhat incuriously, told. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent Jul 9
With its stop-motion animations of doodles and chorus of squeaky, babbling voices (a reflection of Cox’s mental turmoil), the film also sometimes feels like stepping inside a migraine. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jaimie D'Cruz

Director

Ed Perkins

Director

Sam Cox

Self

Jonathan Chinn

Producer

Simon Chinn

Producer

Jaimie D'Cruz

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Synopsis From the makers of Exit Through the Gift Shop, Man on Wire and Waiting for Sugarman, this intimate documentary reveals the world of Sam Cox, better known as Mr Doodle. His compulsive doodling turned him into a global sensation, with social media videos amassing millions of views and revealing the intricate complexity between creativity and chaos. As he navigates the challenges and joys his art brings, Cox and his family learn to embrace his unique perspective and the unexpected beauty it brings to their lives.
Director
Jaimie D'Cruz, Ed Perkins
Producer
Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn, Jaimie D'Cruz
Production Co
Acme Films, Lightbox
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m