June 11th 2023.
Anthony Loffredo, also known as the 'Black Alien', has gained notoriety across the world for his extreme body modifications. From inked eyeballs to a green forked tongue, Anthony has had his nose, both ears and two fingers amputated to get closer to his 'dream look'.
In a new Channel 4 documentary, Anthony's true story is being explored, after he gained more than one million Instagram followers. Across social media, Anthony shares before and after pictures as well as documenting his modifications, however, his most radical procedure is yet to come: amputating one of his legs and replacing it with a robotic one.
A teaser for the upcoming documentary shows filmmaker Arthur Bruel describing Anthony's body. He says Anthony has had his 'nose, both ears, and two fingers amputated to achieve his dream look.' Pictures of Anthony show his nostrils trimmed right down to his face, no ears, a fully tattooed face, and bumps protruding from the back of his head. On top of this, he also has face and arm implants, a green forked tongue, and tattoos all over his body.
When asked why he changed, Anthony replies: 'It's not my body. My real body.' The documentary also shines a light on the emotional and psychological motivations behind his body choices, as he adds that his previous body didn't make him happy 'deep down'.
Despite all his modifications, Anthony says he is only 46% complete - a shocking statistic, considering the amount of work he has done. Filmmaker Arthur Bruel was granted unprecedented access to Anthony's personal life, and he has cultivated an unlikely friendship with the enigmatic Frenchman.
The Black Alien Project is now available to stream on the Channel 4 Docs YouTube channel. Arthur Bruel says: “When I first got in touch with Anthony to see if he’d be interested in talking with me about his extraordinary life, I could never have imagined that I’d end up travelling to Mexico, spending so much time with him, and forming a remarkable bond that gave me an eye-opening insight into why Anthony and others modify their bodies to such a striking extent."
The documentary looks at the ethics of plastic surgery and its impact on our society, and also explores the importance of self-acceptance and the right to self-determination. It tells the true, unfiltered story of Anthony Loffredo, the real human being behind the headlines. Stream The Black Alien Project in full on the Channel 4 Docs YouTube channel.
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