Backyard Blockbusters (2012)

6.5/10 • 95 min • Documentary

Overview

For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.

Cast

Sandy Collora

Timothy Zahn

Self

Clark Bartram

Self

Hank Braxtan

Dana Brunetti

Will Carlough

Teague Chrystie

Self

Paul Dini

Self

Amy Earhart

Matthew Ewald

Shane Felux

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