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Magnificent Jerk

Introducing Magnificent Jerk

Sep 13, 2023
Explore the true story of a low budget action thriller movie based on a notorious Chinese gang. Follow the host's journey of redemption through his uncle's screenplay.
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Quick takeaways

  • Galen Ewan wrote a movie script based on his real-life experiences as a former Chinese gang member, serving time in jail and battling addiction.
  • Hollywood decided to change the movie script completely, resulting in a white protagonist played by Rob Lowe, causing the narrator to feel conflicted and angry.

Deep dives

The Birth of Crazy Six

Crazy Six is a low-budget action thriller from the 90s that has gained a reputation for being notoriously bad. The movie features a mismatched cast including Burt Reynolds as a cop, Ice-T as a drug dealer, and a strung-out Rob Lowe in a fake mustache. However, what many people don't know is that the script for Crazy Six was written by the narrator's uncle, Galen Ewan, and is based on his real-life experiences. Ewan was once a member of an infamous Chinese gang, served time in jail, battled addiction, and committed various crimes that haunted him until his death.

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