United We Fan
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: BLUE40
Producer: Blue Ice Docs Fund Inc.
Subject: Arts, Consumer Studies, Documentary, Media and Communications, Social Sciences
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2018
Running Time: 97:27
When fans learned that Star Trek was slated for cancellation in 1968, they spearheaded a letter-writing campaign to save the show. Years later, passionate devotees of Cagney and Lacey successfully rescued that series and, seeing the influence they wielded, formed an advocacy organization to protect other programs. Today, fans harness the power of social media in creative ways to save beloved but endangered shows. Entertaining and illuminating, United We Fan explores the powerful synergy between popular culture and fandom.
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“A fun look at many fan campaigns that fought to keep their favourite TV shows on the air.” The Toronto Star
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