Amid the release of the fourth Indiana Jones movie, filmmaker Brandon Kleyla chronicles the fanaticism of the whip-carrying admirers and interviews various filmmakers, archaeologists and writers about the Indy franchise. Viewers learn why archaeologist Indiana Jones and his many adventures have spawned die-hard, convention-going fans for more than two decades.
Production
Kleyla somehow got THE Vic Armstrong. Respect.
Editing
Chaotic convention footage that feels wonderfully invasive.
Writing
Surprisingly thoughtful on why we need heroes.
Director
Brandon Kleyla
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brandon Kleyla made this while working at Disneyland, shooting interviews during his days off.
This captures peak pre-MCU fandom—when loving one franchise deeply was enough, before cinematic universes demanded your soul.
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