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Discover why the FBI hunted Sacha Baron Cohen during the filming of Borat in our movie podcast breakdown!Jon and Matt break down the most insane, behind-the-scenes facts of the 2006 comedy classic that broke every rule in the book. From dodging federal agents to accidentally causing an international incident, this is the craziest movie trivia you've never heard.🎙️ Episode HighlightsThe FBI Investigation: Why the feds tracked a broken-down ice cream truck with a live bear across the Midwest.The $38 Million Lawsuit: How 20th Century Fox's ironclad release forms defended the crew from dozens of lawsuits.The Kuwait Incident: The unbelievable real-life moment a fake movie anthem was played at an Olympic qualifier.King Julien's Secret: The hilarious connection between Sacha's legal defense and the movie Madagascar.Matt's Medical Corner: Breaking down the horrifying reality of the infamous naked hotel wrestling match.🎬 About The Movie List PodcastJoin Jon (the filmmaker) and Matt (the doctor) as they review a curated list of classic films. Every episode features deep-dive behind-the-scenes trivia, filmmaking breakdowns, and hilarious commentary.⸻The Official Movie ListFollow the full list of every movie in order:IMDb List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4156648980/Letterboxd List: https://boxd.it/QnbYc🛍️ Shop The Movie List merch: https://the-movie-list-shop.fourthwal...______Video Chapters0:00 Borat Cold Open0:43 Welcome + Show Intro4:31 Borat Synopsis5:26 FBI Investigation6:30 Lawsuits and Controversy9:04 Why Borat Works as a Character12:22 Sasha Baron Cohen’s Prank Career16:00 New York Chaos Begins20:38 “My Wife Is Dead” Scene22:16 Car Dealership + Driving Instructor27:03 Rodeo National Anthem Scene29:30 Real Kazakhstan Anthem Mistake34:31 Birmingham Dinner Party Scene40:51 Live News Chaos48:25 Ratings + Final Thoughts______#Borat #SachaBaronCohen #Moviepodcast #movies #TheMovieListPodcast #BehindTheScenes
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