Crashing the Con

Crashing the Con

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Crashing the Con

2009

1h 58m

5.2(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Crashing the Con is a documentary on San Diego Comic-Con 2008, and more importantly, a profile on the various types of people whom attend and exhibit at it every year. Told through a series of humorous stories and interviews, we explore what makes these individuals tick and why they travel from around the globe to attend this convention every year.

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Jason Stout

Jason Stout

Douglas Thigpen

Douglas Thigpen

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Directed by: Douglas Thigpen
Produced by: Douglas Thigpen

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