Jefftowne (1998)
jefftowne is a 1998 documentary shot and directed by Daniel Kraus and distributed by Troma Entertainment. It chronicles the life of Jeff Towne, a 40 year old Iowa City resident who suffers from Downs Syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation problems. Towne also enjoys pornography and lives with his 90-year-old adoptive grandmother.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Daniel Kraus
Actors: Daniel Kraus, Genevieve Lutgen, Hulk Hogan, Jeff Towne, Marcus Dunstan, William Shatner
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