Episode 216 - Harry and The Hendersons

What happens when a family accidentally runs over Bigfoot... and then takes him home?

This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film, we're heading deep into the Pacific Northwest to uncover the fascinating story behind Harry and the Hendersons (1987). From Oscar-winning makeup effects and the incredible work of Kevin Peter Hall to the real-life Bigfoot legend that inspired the movie, we're digging through the fur to find the facts you never knew.

Along the way we'll explore:

🦶 The famous Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot footage

🏆 How Harry won an Academy Award

🎬 Rick Baker's greatest creature creation

👣 The history of the Sasquatch legend

🎭 Kevin Peter Hall's remarkable performance inside the suit

📺 The surprising legacy of the film

As always, we'll attempt to learn 100 things from the movie... and probably end up learning a few more.

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