The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
After Kai saves a woman's life, he turns into an overnight hero and viral sensation — until disturbing truths about his erratic behavior come to light. This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the resulting steep downward spiral.
Cast
Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary
Self - Viral Internet Personality
Jessob Reisbeck
Self - KMPH News Anchor
Brad Mulcahy
Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Lisa Samsky
Self - Reality TV Brand Manager
Jeff Stricker
Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Gabriel Francisco
Self - Singer for The Redcoats
Tony Martin
Self - Manager, Fulton 55
Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe
Self - Kai's Cousin
Shirley McGillvary
Self - Kai's Mom
Bob Ellenport
Self - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy
Sandy Panman
Self - Joe's Friend
John Holl
Self - Director of Communications
Dean Marcantonio
Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office
Rob Henderson
Self - Union County Prosecutor's Office
Ted Romankow
Self - Union County Prosecutor
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Storyline
After Kai saves a woman's life, he turns into an overnight hero and viral sensation — until disturbing truths about his erratic behavior come to light. This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the resulting steep downward spiral.
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