Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara is a 2024 American documentary film, directed and produced by Erin Lee Carr. It follows fans of Tegan and Sara, who are subject to a catfishing scheme.
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2024, and released on October 18, 2024, on Hulu.
Premise
Fans of the band Tegan and Sara are subject to a catfishing scheme when someone pretends to be Tegan.[1]
Production
In July 2024, it was announced Erin Lee Carr had directed a documentary revolving around Tegan and Sara, with Hulu set to distribute.[2]
While making the film, Erin Lee Carr did not want participants to feel they would be embarrassed, as well as Tegan not wanting it to feel as though they were calling out their fans.[3]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2024.[4][5] It was released on October 18, 2024, by Hulu.[6]
References
- ^ "Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara". Hulu. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (July 30, 2024). "Hulu Orders 'Fanatical: The Catfishing Of Tegan and Sara,' About Scheme That Reeled In Followers Of Queer Indie Rock Band – Part "Thriller, Caper, Whodunnit"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Bliss, Karen (September 14, 2024). "'Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan & Sara' Unpacks 16 Years of the Canadian Duo Being Tormented by an Impersonator". Variety. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 6, 2024). "TIFF Centrepiece Lineup Includes Works By Steven Soderbergh, Erin Lee Carr & Mohammad Rasoulof". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ G. Phillips, Zoe (July 30, 2024). "Hulu's Next Doc 'Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara' Investigates "Dark Side of Fame"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 26, 2024.