The Sound of Young America: Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Entertainment Madman

30th April 2009

Lloyd Kaufman is the madman (some might say mad genius) behind Troma, the independent film company that commands one of the most passionate cults in cinema. His films include The Toxic Avenger and most recently, Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead. His new book on directing is “Make Your Own Damn Movie.” A musical version of The Toxic Avenger recently opened on Broadway.

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Lloyd Kaufman is the madman (some might say mad genius) behind Troma, the independent film company that commands one of the most passionate cults in cinema. His films include The Toxic Avenger and most recently, Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead. His new book on directing is “Make Your Own Damn Movie.” A musical version of The Toxic Avenger recently opened on Broadway.

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