PREVIEW: Doctor Who Am I (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) Matthew Jacobs, Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Daphne Ashbrook, Nicholas Briggs, Ken Deep, Cat Hyaesia, Eliza Roberts, Paul Salamoff, Philip David Segal, Vanessa Yuille, Carl Zohan

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Vanessa Yuille (film debut), director, producer, editor; Matthew Jacobs (Your Good Friend), director, producer; Mark Leggett (American Romance), composer; Dylan Glockler (Bar America), cinematographer

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In 1996, screenwriter Matthew Jacobs was ostracised from the American legion of Doctor Who fans due to his controversial script for the TV movie starring Paul McGann. Twenty five years later, Jacobs prepares to re-enter the fandom as he participates in the convention circuit, bringing him face to face with the fans who once vilified him…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

A must-see for Doctor Who fans everywhere, this intriguing documentary about the loyal – but sometimes toxic – fandom of the long-running show offers the much-maligned creators of the infamous 1996 TV movie their chance to win over people’s hearts once more.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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