An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine
November 27, 2023
1h 24m
Overview
This feature length documentary takes an intimate look at the impact of the popular children's television series Thomas & Friends. Around the world and from different walks of life, generations of adult fans reflect on their love for the show, and how it has forever changed the course of their lives. They're not just fans either. Many are preserving props from the television series, and some have even managed to work on the series itself as both writers and consultants.
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Where to watch
In United States
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Cast
Britt Allcroft
Self
David Mitton
Self (archive footage)
Rev. W. Awdry
Self (archive footage)Abi Grant
SelfLuke Ryan
SelfBrandon Stone
SelfDaniel Coffey
SelfIsaiah Ferguson
SelfJordan "Ed" Neidert
SelfKen Friedel
SelfLouis Cantone
SelfMarvin Jerry
SelfMatt Michaud
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Mike O'Donnell
SelfNicholas Jones
SelfMore like this
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