Documentary
Four years ago, Adam Harris was struck down with a brain tumour, an event that he was determined to transform from something tragic into a period of life-changing positivity. With the love of his family and driven by his passion for Star Wars, he undertook a pilgrimage with his son, Jack Anakin Harris, into the heart of Star Wars fan culture. This father and son embarked on a journey to explore the bonds between generations of fans as they experience the build up to the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, while sharing their own profound moments of closeness.
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Father
The Characters of Star Wars
Omar Sharif: Citizen of the World
The One Piece Podcast Goes To Japan
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Fantasm
Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
The PhanDom Menace
Done the Impossible
To the Sea
Astrakan 79
My Body
Clone Wars: Bridging the Saga
Dear Matthew
Hail to the Breadsticks!
Cinemania
The Director and the Jedi
Heavy Metal Parking Lot
Jedi Junkies
Getting LOST
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Father
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2018
Puppeteer Chen Hsi-huang establishes his own troupe and moves out from under the shadow of his father, the legendary Li Tien-lu.The Characters of Star Wars
IMDB 6.8 | Sep , 2004
The Characters of Star Wars is a Video Documentary included in the 2004 DVD release of the Star Wars Original Trilogy. It explained the Mythos of many of the "Star Wars" Characters.Omar Sharif: Citizen of the World
IMDB 7 | Feb , 2020
Several high-budget epic films became Omar Sharif (1932-2015) a film star. He was an actor, but also a bridge player, a womanizer, a bon vivant; he was a man full of contradictions, who enjoyed card games more than movies; he was an eternal nomad who spent half his life in a hotel.The One Piece Podcast Goes To Japan
IMDB 7.8 | Mar , 2014
Back in May 2013, The One Piece Podcast managed to run a successful Kickstarter which funded a trip to Japan to film a One Piece documentary like none other. It has been a long road, but the wait is over. “The One Piece Podcast Goes to Japan” features interviews with some of the biggest names in the One Piece franchise, exclusive access to One Piece and Shonen Jump events, and even the thoughts and opinions of fans from around Japan!The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
IMDB 8 | Sep , 1980
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IMDB 7 | May , 2013
At 15 years old, Kyle Kuchta went to his first horror convention. Years later, he visits multiple cons to understand why these gatherings are so important to horror fans, vendors and celebrity guests.Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made
IMDB 6.6 | Mar , 2015
In 1982, three 11 year-olds in Mississippi set out to remake their favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took seven turbulent years that tested the limits of their friendship and nearly burned down their mother's house. By the end, they had completed every scene except one... the explosive airplane scene. 30 years later, they attempt to finally realize their childhood dream by building a replica of the 75 foot "Flying Wing" plane from Raiders in a mud pit in the backwoods of Mississippi... and then blow it up! This is the story behind the making of what is known as "the greatest fan film ever made."The PhanDom Menace
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2002
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IMDB 5.9 | Jul , 2006
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IMDB 6.9 | Feb , 2010
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 2024
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IMDB 6 | May , 2021
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IMDB 5.5 | Mar , 2005
A short documentary on the making of the Cartoon Network's Clone Wars micro series, specifically the final 5 episodes.Dear Matthew
IMDB 0 | May , 2010
The story of Tim Reilly (84) whose son Matthew disappeared in1999. All that remains of him today are his paintings, which his father, Tim, curates.Hail to the Breadsticks!
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2023
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IMDB 6.8 | Jul , 2002
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IMDB 7.3 | Mar , 2018
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.Heavy Metal Parking Lot
IMDB 6.8 | May , 1986
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IMDB 5.9 | May , 2010
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IMDB 6.3 | Sep , 2024
A documentary revisiting the global television phenomenon LOST. Featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as members of the loyal fan base who still celebrate the show twenty years after it originally aired.