Cane Toads: An Unnatural History


46m 1988

Brief Synopsis

Pet or Pest? Australians speak out on the ubiquitous amphibians that some nurture, while others play "connect the dots" - swerving to hit toad after toad on the road. Still others ingest a psychedelic toad "brew" as a recreational drug.

Film Details

Also Known As
Cane Toads
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Opticals & Graphics
Distribution Company
First Run Features
Location
Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
46m

Synopsis

Pet or Pest? Australians speak out on the ubiquitous amphibians that some nurture, while others play "connect the dots" - swerving to hit toad after toad on the road. Still others ingest a psychedelic toad "brew" as a recreational drug.

Film Details

Also Known As
Cane Toads
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Opticals & Graphics
Distribution Company
First Run Features
Location
Australia

Technical Specs

Duration
46m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 30, 1988

Released in United States June 6, 1989

Released in United States September 30, 1988

Shown at Greater Fort Lauderdale Film Festival October 31, 1988.

Shown at New Directors/New Films series New York City March 21 & 22, 1988.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival March 16 & 26, 1988.

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 8-17, 1988.

Shown in Los Angeles (American Cinematheque) as part of series "The Alternative Screen: A Forum For Independent Film Exhibition and Beyond..." September 21, 2000.

16mm

color

1656 feet

Released in United States June 6, 1989 (New York City)

Released in United States Fall September 30, 1988

Released in United States September 30, 1988 (New York City)