Genuine or deadpan satirical humour?

I really question the authenticity of this 'documentary' / 'cockumentary'.

1. The proposal looked like it was fake, staged or a stunt.
2. Too many point in the movie seemed like a lot of corny, cheesy and like poor acting.
3. He comes across too many convenient quirky characters.
4. Everything seems a little bit too convenient and exaggerated for dramatic or comedic affect.
5. Too much of this seems like acting rather than natural.


I might just be cynical but there is something not quite right about this documentary.