Kenny

Kenny

Year: 2006

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: English

Director: Clayton Jacobson

Comedy

A Knight in Shining Overalls. From the largest festivals to the tiniest church socials, Kenny Smyth hauls porta‑loos for every event. He confronts every septic obstacle, ending with a trip to the International Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville, Tennessee—affectionately dubbed “Poo HQ” by Kenny.

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Timeline – Kenny (2006)

Trace every key event in Kenny (2006) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Kenny's daily life as a portable toilets professional

The mockumentary follows Kenny through his day, showing his work with portable toilets and his interactions with clients. He emphasizes that this service is essential and that he considers himself a professional, not ashamed of his trade.

Morning Melbourne
2

Interviews and event planning

The audience sees Kenny interviewing potential clients at major events and planning the logistics. He explains how the choice of food and drinks at an event will influence the level of service he provides.

Day Various venues
3

Family visit to his father

Kenny takes his son Jesse to visit his father, but his ex-wife's obstinacy creates tension. The visit exposes his family's bitterness and sets up Kenny's concern for Jesse.

Afternoon Father's home
4

Trip to Nashville for a convention

Kenny travels to Nashville to attend a toilet convention and is thrilled to leave Melbourne behind. The trip represents a rare chance to see life beyond his home city.

Travel day Nashville
5

Opportunities abroad and a potential relationship

The Nashville trip sparks Kenny's ingenuity, and he forms friendships that could open opportunities in Japan. He begins to see the possibility of a relationship with Jackie, a flight attendant he meets there.

Convention period Nashville
6

Emergency brings him home

Kenny must return home prematurely when his father suffers a medical emergency. He drops out of his overseas plans to be with family and support his father.

Evening Melbourne
7

Camping with family to bond

Kenny, his wealthy brother David, and their father go camping in an attempt at bonding. After half a day, David leaves in disdain.

Daytime Countryside camp
8

A demand for self-assertion

In defense of David, Kenny is challenged by his father to step out of his brother's shadow and stand up for himself. This exchange prompts Kenny to rethink his life and ambitions.

Afternoon Camping site
9

Promotion on the horizon

Kenny reveals that his Nashville success has led to a promotion offer. His father urges him to accept, but Kenny remains unsure about taking the step.

Evening Camping site / Nashville (referenced)
10

Melbourne Cup chaos with Jesse

On the day of the Melbourne Cup, Kenny's ex-wife unexpectedly leaves him with Jesse. The day proves to be his busiest of the year as he tries to manage the event with Jesse's cheerful help.

Melbourne Cup day Melbourne
11

Prejudice against a child worker

Prejudice resurfaces as customers argue a child should not be cleaning toilets. Kenny responds by asking Jesse to stay in the office for safety and to avoid further conflict.

During the event Venue
12

Search for Jesse

When Kenny returns to find Jesse missing, he searches the venue in a panic and eventually finds him at the toilets, eager to help again.

Evening Venue toilets
13

A confrontation on the road

That night, as he tries to drive away in his septic tank truck, a luxury car blocks his path. The driver brushes off his requests to move, prompting Kenny to fill the car with human waste as a bold statement.

Night Road near venue
14

Choosing love over advancement

Kenny declines the executive promotion and seeks out Jackie to renew their relationship. The decision signals a turning point, prioritizing personal life over corporate advancement.

Night Melbourne

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