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UHD
- Intro (2:01, HD) finds Troma Entertainment honcho Lloyd Kaufman on the front steps of the Troma building in New York City, busking with a clarinet. He welcomes viewers to the "TA on 4K" viewing experience, trying to sell "Citizen Toxie" as a film ahead of its time, sending a warning to viewers about the loss of American freedoms, especially concerning the issue of abortion.
- Commentary #1 features co-writer/director Lloyd Kaufman.
- Commentary #2 features producer Trent Haaga and actor Michael Budinger.
- Commentary #3 features editors Gabe Friedman and Sean McGrath.
Blu-ray
- Intro (3:15, HD) catches up with Lloyd Kaufman at Stan Lee's Comikaze, where he's joined by Gabe Friedman ("Poultrygeist" screenwriter and editor of "Citizen Toxie") and "Transgender Toxie" to discuss this "lovingly recreated" Blu-ray.
- Commentary #1 features co-writer/director Lloyd Kaufman.
- Commentary #2 features producer Trent Haaga and actor Michael Budinger.
- Commentary #3 features editors Gabe Friedman and Sean McGrath.
- "Apocalypse Soon" (147:50, SD) is a sprawling making-of that delivers a terrific fly-on-the-wall perspective on the "Citizen Toxie" shoot. Nothing is denied here, highlighting casting, location shooting, and crew camaraderie, though Kaufman is the primary focus, with his easily frustrated directorial style displayed in full. "Uncle Lloyd" has limited patience with problems, coming up against camera malfunctions, crew walkouts, and actresses who refuse to do nudity, managing a mix of anger and passive aggressive behavior that's an absolute treat to watch. "Apocalypse Soon" is a very detailed and honest portrait of Troma moviemaking, identifying the challenges of limited budgets and amateur contributions. It's an outstanding documentary.
- "40 Years of Troma" (2:03, SD) is a short appreciation of the studio's achievements.
- "Troma's Tribute to Lemmy" (8:14, SD) is a collection of moments spent with the Motorhead frontman, who's been a longtime studio supporter.
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