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Doctor Who Am I 2022

“A family that's bigger on the inside...”

Status
Released
Runtime
80 minutes
Director
Vanessa Yuille, Matthew Jacobs
Network
American Anorak
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What is Doctor Who Am I?

Doctor Who Am I is a 2022 documentary film that explores the legacy of the 1996 Doctor Who television movie. Directed and produced by Vanessa Yuille and Matthew Jacobs, the documentary examines the initial reception of the 1996 project, which was intended to provide a fresh direction for the franchise but faced significant disapproval from the fan community.

Type
Film
Year
2022
Status
Released
Runtime
80 minutes
Release date
Oct 27, 2022
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
American Anorak
Genres
Documentary
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★ TMDB users: 4.8/10 from 5 votes
Episode runtime
~80 minutes
Status
Released
Network
American Anorak
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Doctor Who Am I is a 2022 documentary film that explores the legacy of the 1996 Doctor Who television movie. Directed and produced by Vanessa Yuille and Matthew Jacobs, the documentary examines the initial reception of the 1996 project, which was intended to provide a fresh direction for the franchise but faced significant disapproval from the fan community. The film follows screenwriter Matthew Jacobs as he re-enters the world of Doctor Who fandom. Through this journey, he discovers his place within the vast and close-knit family of series supporters. The documentary features appearances by several individuals, including Daphne Ashbrook, Nicholas Briggs, Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Paul Booth, May Charters, Ken Deep, and Cat Hyaesia. With a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes, the film was released through Kaleidoscope on October 28, 2022, in the United States. The production serves as an intimate look at the relationship between the creators of the 1996 film and the dedicated audience that continues to engage with the long-running science fiction franchise.

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Should you watch it?

“Screenwriter Matthew Jacobs returns to the world of Doctor Who fandom to explore his connection to it.”

Reasons to watch
  • Follows screenwriter Matthew Jacobs
  • Explores the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie history
  • Examines the close-knit Doctor Who fan community
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  • Focuses specifically on the history of the 1996 TV movie and fandom

Watch it if you are interested in the history of Doctor Who and its dedicated fan community.

This documentary explores the personal and community aspects of the Doctor Who fandom.

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Is Doctor Who Am I worth watching?

The film is a documentary following screenwriter Matthew Jacobs and his connection to the Doctor Who fandom.

How long is the documentary?

The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch before this?

The film focuses on the screenwriter's experience and the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie rather than specific series episodes.

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