30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story
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30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story

In the 1980s a bunch of underground cartoonists parodied a popular doll. The resulting commercial product tapped into the international kid zeitgeist.... That young generation felt that this product spoke to the revulsion they had for the corporate pop culture that was being fed to them.

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30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story delves into the origins and impact of the popular trading card series that caused controversy in the 1980s. Created by underground cartoonists as a parody of a well-known doll, the Garbage Pail Kids quickly captured the attention of children worldwide. The documentary explores how these crude and subversive characters resonated with a generation of young people who were tired of being bombarded with corporate pop culture. Through interviews with the creators, collectors, and fans, the film uncovers the cultural significance of the Garbage Pail Kids and their lasting legacy.

As viewers are taken on a nostalgic journey through the history of the trading card series, they learn about the backlash it faced from parents and authorities who deemed it inappropriate for children. Despite the controversies, the Garbage Pail Kids became a beloved and iconic part of pop culture, leaving a lasting impact on generations of fans. 30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story offers a behind-the-scenes look at the phenomenon that continues to fascinate audiences to this day.

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30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story

Release Date:

20 Sep 2017

Writers:

Joe Simko

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