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The Contestant

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The Contestant

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In 1996, a 19-year-old Patrick Bresnan enters a local television contest for the chance to visit the set of Baywatch, then the world's most popular TV show. Nearly three decades later, he revisits the home-video footage of his unlikely adventure, offering a personal glimpse into 1990s television and fan culture.

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Patrick Bresnan

Patrick Bresnan

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Ivete Lucas

Ivete Lucas

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Theatrical release date: September 9, 2025

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Status

Released

Release

September 9, 2025

Runtime

14 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

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