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An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine

20231h 24mBrannon Carty

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This feature length documentary takes an intimate look at the impact of the popular children's television series Thomas & Friends. Around the world and from different walks of life, generations of adult fans reflect on their love for the show, and how it has forever changed the course of their lives. They're not just fans either. Many are preserving props from the television series, and some have even managed to work on the series itself as both writers and consultants.

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What is An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine (2023) about?

This feature length documentary takes an intimate look at the impact of the popular children's television series Thomas & Friends. Around the world and from different walks of life, generations of adult fans reflect on their love for the show, and how it has forever changed the course of their lives. They're not just fans either. Many are preserving props from the television series, and some have…

Who stars in An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine?

An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine stars Britt Allcroft (Self), David Mitton (Self (archive footage)), Rev. W. Awdry (Self (archive footage)), Abi Grant (Self), Luke Ryan (Self). The film was directed by Brannon Carty.

How long is An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine?

An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023.

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