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.
Direction
Hudgens balances celebration with legal reality checks.
Production
Incredible access to decades of underground cinema.
Director
John E. Hudgens
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
James Cawley's 'Star Trek: New Voyages' ran 11 years with original cast members guest starring—including Walter Koenig and George Takei.
This documentary predates the modern fan film crackdown era; post-2015, studios like CBS issued strict guidelines that killed many projects featured here.
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