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Gary Coleman 'hates his new movie'

Published Friday, May 1 2009, 08:12 BST | By Tim Parks
Gary Coleman 'hates his new movie'

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Former Diff’rent Strokes star Gary Coleman has revealed that he hates his new movie.

The 41-year-old former child actor is reportedly unhappy with his participation in "shockumentary" Midgets Vs. Mascots, according to the New York Post.

The film depicts a faux competition between five diminutive people and five sports team mascots going head-to-head in mechanical bull rides, basketball shootouts and foot races.

"I'm actually pretty embarrassed by this whole thing," Coleman said. "I don’t' like it when small people are made fun of. And I hate the title."

The film’s director Ron Carlson said of its star: "Gary's personality is extremely volatile. But he would be surprised by the way audiences are reacting to him in the film. They love Gary in this movie."

Coleman is currently working on a website geared towards fans of scented candles and model trains.

"My goal is to be retired in five years," he said. "But I seriously doubt that will happen."

Midgets Vs. Mascots will screen at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday night.

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