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201897 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

United We Fan

201897 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fan campaigns have revived shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Family Guy," evolving from letter-writing to social media and crowdfunding efforts.

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Michael Sparaga,

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Fan campaigns have revived shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Family Guy," evolving from letter-writing to social media and crowdfunding efforts.

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Michael Sparagadirector

Harry Thomason

Harry Thomasondirector

Michael Sparagawriter

Greg Plageman

Greg Plagemanwriter

Rob Thomas

Rob Thomaswriter

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Actor and producer Wil Wheaton discusses the role of fan campaigns in television history. "United We Fan" traces the evolution of these movements, from letter-writing and product mail-in campaigns to social media and crowdfunding. The film features successful efforts that revived shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Family Guy." It connects past actions with modern activism, illustrating how passionate fans influence television programming. Directed by Harry Thomason, the documentary runs for 97 minutes.

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