Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth

Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth is a 2022 American mockumentary comedy film written by Mehran C. Torgoley, Llana Barron, Dan Lanigan, and Andy Klimczak. It is directed by Mehran C. Torgoley and Dan Lanigan.

Following the murky life of famed Sign Spinner, Izzy Lyon, the film picks up twenty years since Lyon mysteriously disappeared, and a group of fervent fans decide to reunite in order to uncover the truth behind the celebrity's disappearance. This group of fans investigate Lyon's life in great detail, from his early 80's rise to his late 90's downfall, slowly discovering the portrait of a flawed individual that they've worshipped blindly in the past. 'Anti-Izzy' adversaries are said to be working together exclude Lyon from the Spinternational Hall of Fame, which his followers must reckon with throughout the film.

Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth initially had its world premiere at Filmocracy Fest, a virtual film festival, in 2020. The film was later released to major streaming platforms by Octane Multimedia on November 4, 2022.

Cast

 * Phil LaMarr as Marcus Lyon / Lil'Marcus
 * Lang Parker as Mary-Ellen Bower
 * Bruce Baum as Shecky Steinbergenstein
 * John Copeland as Phil Alden
 * Llana Barron as Heather Williams
 * Jeff B. Davis as Ritchy Round
 * Kym Whitley as Rhonda Jackson Lyon
 * David Koechner as Antoine St. Poupon
 * Greg Proops as Brian Culero
 * Santina Muha as Barbi Fratelli
 * Tucker Smallwood as Mordecai Fredericksonton III
 * Rick Overton as Board Member Valentine
 * Rooster McConaughey as Nurse Rooster
 * Michael Patrick McGill as Officer Deckard
 * Minna Brighton as Receptionist Jen
 * Larry Fuller as Izzy Lyon

Release
Octane Multimedia acquired Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth in 2022 and distributed the film on major streaming platforms such as Freevee and Tubi. It is also available to rent on Vudu, iTunes, Google Play and YouTube.