Doctor Who Am I
In 1996, a Doctor Who TV movie was envisioned to lead the franchise into an exciting new future with a fresh direction but was met only by an outcry from disapproving fans. Now, follow the film’s screenwriter, Matthew Jacobs, as he is pulled back into the world of the Doctor Who fandom, where he unexpectedly finds himself a kindred part of this close-knit, yet vast, family of fans.
- Released: 2022-10-27
- Runtime: 80 minutes
- Genre: Documentaries
- Stars: Paul McGann, Daphne Ashbrook, Eliza Roberts, Philip David Segal, Nicholas Briggs, Vanessa Yuille, Carl Zohan, Sophie Aldred, Angela Bruce, Gary Russell, Terry Molloy, Eric Roberts, Matthew Jacobs
- Director: Vanessa Yuille, Matthew Jacobs
Comments
- gmacd-55237 - 1 January 2023
Deeply meaningful in a timelessly multi-dimensional way...
I have seen documentaries about niche fan conventions before. Cosplay, Comicon, Retro Con, Trekkies and the list goes on. What sets this doccie apart from the rest is the unexpected connection that is forged between the somewhat unsuspecting Matthew Jacobs and the Dr Who fandom community as he seeks out the true heart of the community. At the same time he delves into his own life long involvement in the franchise through a rather intimate exploration of family bond and common interests shared with the fans. Ultimately Matthew discovers that Dr Who am I really is Dr who are we as it becomes apparent that there is more to the community than mere fandom, and Matthew discovers a strange sense of belonging through the process of travelling back in time down memory lane and ends up establishing a rather charming connection with this oddball community.
