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Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth is a 2022 American mockumentary comedy film written by Mehran C. Torgoley, Llana Barron, Dan Lanigan, and Andy Klimczak. It is directed by Mehran C. Torgoley and Dan Lanigan.
Following the murky life of famed Sign Spinner, Izzy Lyon, the film picks up twenty years since Lyon mysteriously disappeared, and a group of fervent fans decide to reunite in order to uncover the truth behind the celebrity's disappearance. This group of fans investigate Lyon's life in great detail, from his early 80's rise to his late 90's downfall, slowly discovering the portrait of a flawed individual that they've worshipped blindly in the past. 'Anti-Izzy' adversaries are said to be working together exclude Lyon from the Spinternational Hall of Fame, which his followers must reckon with throughout the film.
Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth initially had its world premiere at Filmocracy Fest, a virtual film festival, in 2020. The film was later released to major streaming platforms by Octane Multimedia on November 4, 2022.
Cast
Phil LaMarr as Marcus Lyon / Lil'Marcus
Lang Parker as Mary-Ellen Bower
Bruce Baum as Shecky Steinbergenstein
John Copeland as Phil Alden
Llana Barron as Heather Williams
Jeff B. Davis as Ritchy Round
Kym Whitley as Rhonda Jackson Lyon
David Koechner as Antoine St. Poupon
Greg Proops as Brian Culero
Santina Muha as Barbi Fratelli
Tucker Smallwood as Mordecai Fredericksonton III
Rick Overton as Board Member Valentine
Rooster McConaughey as Nurse Rooster
Michael Patrick McGill as Officer Deckard
Minna Brighton as Receptionist Jen
Larry Fuller as Izzy Lyon
Release
Octane Multimedia acquired Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth in 2022 and distributed the film on major streaming platforms such as Freevee and Tubi. It is also available to rent on Vudu, iTunes, Google Play and YouTube.
References
External links
Official Website
Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth on IMDb