Geek, and You Shall Find
A local comic book festival inspires three filmmakers to study geek culture in further depth after they hear the experiences of cosplayers. Going to different cons and meeting famous creators like Kevin Eastman, Stan Lee and George R.R. Martin helps the trio not only discover why people love superhero stories, but also how being a geek can help them live a richer, more meaningful life. Geek, and You Shall Find explains the stories behind the creation of various popular stories, including Superman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. A common theme throughout the stories behind the creation of these characters and settings is the authors' use of real-world problems as a point of departure for their work Moreover, this film illustrates how superheroes may be used to address these social challenges by interviewing fans who have been inspired by these characters.
Released: 2019-07-23
Genre:
Documentary
Duration: 91
min
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