Underplayed Gems

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope poster
Directed by
Morgan Spurlock
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 28m
Rated
PG
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 65 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This documentary follows several attendees at the San Diego Comic-Con. It covers an artist trying to get noticed, a dealer selling a valuable comic, costume designers preparing for a competition, and a fan planning a marriage proposal.

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What happens

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope is a 2011 documentary film on San Diego Comic-Con, directed by Morgan Spurlock. The film follows five subjects: aspiring comics artists Skip Harvey and Eric Henson; comic book dealer Chuck Rozanski, who attempts to sell a high-priced comic book; a group of costume designers led by Holly Conrad who enter the convention's cosplay competition; and fan James Darling, who plans to propose marriage to his girlfriend during one of the many events at the convention. The documentary also conducts brief interviews with comic book and Hollywood figures who share their experiences as fans and their feelings toward the event. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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