Wrote the episode, drawing on "Nigerian-prince" style scam tropes for the con artist characters. Documentary Now! Recap: Monkey Business - Vulture
The "monkey," Lulu, and her human keeper are manipulating Benjamin into a scheme to steal from his wealthy father-in-law. This shift mirrors the 2012 documentary The Imposter , highlighting how a "mark" (Benjamin) will often believe something obviously false because they desperately want it to be true. Key Cast and Production Jamie Demetriou: Stars as the filmmaker Benjamin Clay. [S4E5] My Monkey Grifter
The film focuses more on the filmmaker鈥檚 emotional journey than the subject itself, poking fun at the self-importance found in some nature documentaries. Wrote the episode, drawing on "Nigerian-prince" style scam