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Deep Dive: Back in Time (2015)

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Back in Time
Back in Time is a 2015 documentary directed by Jason Aron that focuses on the production and legacy of the Back to the Future film series. The film features interviews with key cast and crew members, including Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, Michael J. Fox, and Christopher Lloyd, providing insights into their experiences during the making of the trilogy. It also includes discussions on the cultural impact of the films and the significance of the DeLorean time machine. The documentary includes footage from various interviews with actors like Lea Thompson and Donald Fullilove, as well as filmmakers and musicians associated with the franchise. It also shows the fan community, featuring figures like Joe Walser, who leads the DeLorean restoration team, and The Flux Capacitors, a nostalgia band. The film was funded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $45,000 and was released on October 21, 2015, coinciding with the date Marty McFly travels to in Back to the Future Part II.

Why Watch

  • •See interviews with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd
  • •Find out about the DeLorean's cultural significance
  • •Meet the fans behind the Back to the Future community

Did You Know

•Over 600 people backed the Kickstarter campaign for this film.
•The film was shot over a period of two years.
•Back in Time was released on the same date as Marty McFly's time travel: October 21, 2015.
•The documentary features interviews with both cast and crew, including Steven Spielberg.

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Back to the Future fansFilm production enthusiastsDocumentary lovers