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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

2011 · 88 min

A warm, cheerful peek into a giant fan convention, following hopeful people chasing dreams and connection amid colorful chaos.

Directed by: Morgan Spurlock
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Frank Miller, Seth Rogen, Eli Roth

Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

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Directed by: Morgan Spurlock
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Frank Miller, Seth Rogen, Eli Roth

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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
ambition
art
friendship
love
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Humour	6
Realism	9
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Complexity	2
Emotional weight	4

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