New documentary explores real-life "TrumanShow" in Japan

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In "The Truman Show," Jim Carrey's character, Truman,learns that his entire life is a lie and that he is thesubject of a reality TV show. Before the film even hittheaters, a similar real-life scenario was taking place inJapan: Nasubi, a 22-year-old aspiring comedian,became an unwitting participant on a twisted realityshow. A new documentary explores the show and itsimpact. Michelle Miller reports.

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