Pepperoni Playboy
★ 7 · 2014 · 34m · Documentary · Music
On the heels of the critically acclaimed record '2', Pepperoni Playboy follows the life of musician Mac Demarco as he records his latest album 'Salad Days'. The charming, carefree Mac gives viewers a glimpse of his life and process at home in Brooklyn and on tour in China and Australia. With his own brand of humor, he takes on the role as mentor and presents a parody how-to guide for aspiring indie rock musicians. Throughout the film, the talented multi-instrumentalist's wildly bizarre behavior is displayed as is his growing maturity as a songwriter.
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