RE:BRAND DVD

In this his first series for TV Russell embarks on a comic personal confrontation of society''s prejudices and in doing so he confronts some of his own psychological demons. Can Russell expunge his issues with his father by challenging him to a fight? Is sex with a seventy year old a viable proposition for this picture of manhood? On the other hand (literally) is sex in a toilet possible with another man? Would you bathe with a homeless person? These are important questions and Russell intends to find out the answers. The programmes make for edgy and sometimes squeamish... viewing as Russell embarks on a journey deep within himself; in doing so he finds humour empathy and a deep level of humanity. Welcome to 'Jackass'' of the brain; instead of putting his body at risk Russell puts his mind his heart and his right hand to the test to see what truths emerge. Combined with Russell Brand''s unique and frenetic comic delivery this is the series that launched a career mixing entertainment with social issues in the blender with full on effect. Episodes Include: Dadfight Russell examines the idea of the Oedipus complex. He challenges his father to a fight in the hope some of the demons of the past can be purged. Homeless James: Part 1 & 2 With all the unoccupied buildings in the UK should anyone really be homeless? Is it because we think of the homeless as dirty and unpleasant? How would Russell feel if he brought a homeless person into the core of his life - share a bed and bath with them? How would that make them both feel? Naziboy Russell spends some time with the youth leader of the BNP. Why would a supposedly bright and intelligent idealistic young man end up allying himself with such an old fashioned ideology as ultra-nationalism? Can Russell swallow his own feelings long enough to hear what he has to say? Eddie Kidd Rides Again Eddie Kidd was every red blooded mans hero. A pin up stunt rider who had it all. Then disaster; a crash and a new world of re-hab physiotherapy and care workers took over. How does Eddie feel about the crash and what has happened since and what feelings does it bring out in Russell? My Old Tart Russell explores the idea of sexuality in old age. Can he have a full and meaningful relationship with a woman over seventy? Is the age divide a barrier of the mind or something more substantial? Wanky Wanky In this episode Russell challenges his sexuality. Is your sexuality constructed by environment and experience or is it innate? In a bid to examine this issue Russell strolls up to a man in a gay pub and says ''We''re making a TV programme where we examine and explore homosexuality-can I **** you off in a toilet?''!!!! The Inside of Your Soul What if anything has Russell learnt from his experiences? Why put himself in situations he feels uncomfortable with? Was he just a voyeur? Was it just exhibitionism? Or did he and those taking part gain anything from their encounters? [show more]

Read More