Krippendorf's Tribe 1998

Name: Krippendorf's Tribe
Released: 1998-02-27
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Zakes Mokae, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Natasha Lyonne

Synopsis:

After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.

Directed by:	Todd Holland
Written by:	Charlie Peters
Release date:	1998-02-27
Runtime:	94 minutes
Tagline:	He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!