Documentary, Science Fiction
Behind the Bucket is a documentary following members of the 501st Legion--Star Wars Enthusiasts--showing how they are much more than adults playing dress-up. The 501st are compassionate, charitable, and down to earth people doing what's right for those in need. There's a reason why their motto is "Bad Guys Doing Good".
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Guide to a Midwest Hometown
A Brony Tale
Heroes of the Empire
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Spirit of the Pony Express
God's Country
Becoming Jessica Nigri
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove
The Last Days of the World
Leaving Mundania
Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing
Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
Shawano
On the Trail of UFOs: Night Visitors
Mom and Me
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
HERO
Cosplay Universe
Detroit Lives
SIMILAR MOVIES
Guide to a Midwest Hometown
IMDB 10 | Nov , 2022
Coming back during Winter, Alex Powell explores both the places and personal connections found in his hometown and how they've changed. “Guide to a Midwest Hometown” explores what makes the barren places at home feel sentimental and special, and the good and bad feelings that come when being back home. Inspired by "How To With John Wilson".A Brony Tale
IMDB 5.7 | Jul , 2014
Vancouver-based voice artist Ashleigh Ball has been the voice of numerous characters in classic cartoons such as Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Cinderella and more. When Ashleigh was hired to voice Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash for Hasbro's fourth series to use the My Little Pony name - My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - she had no idea she would become an Internet phenomenon and major celebrity to a worldwide fan-base of grownups. Bronies are united by their belief in the show's philosophy. This documentary gives an inside view of the Pony fan-world, and an intimate look at the courage it takes to just be yourself...even when that means liking a little girls' cartoon.Heroes of the Empire
IMDB 6 | Aug , 2018
This 60 minute documentary follows the 501st UK Garrison Star Wars costuming club around the UK, as they attend a variety of fund raising events - revealing the side of costuming you've never seen before. From international film premieres to children's hospital visits, witness the impact that the UK Garrison have on the hearts and minds of the fan's they meet. Many people have a misguided perception of costumers, labelling them as "nerds" and "geeks". The film will reveals the wide variety of people who are inspired to join the UK Garrison, from all walks of life and occupations. For these individuals, being "Heroes of the Empire" is their true identity.Ringers: Lord of the Fans
IMDB 6.3 | Jan , 2005
'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western popular culture over the past 50 years.Spirit of the Pony Express
IMDB 10 | Jan , 2012
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the short-lived but far-reaching American Institution The Pony Express by following a historical re-enactment along the original trail from Sacramento California to Saint Joseph Missouri.God's Country
IMDB 7.3 | Nov , 1985
In 1979, Louis Malle films the thriving lives of a Minnesota farming community, but returns six years later to document its drastic economic decline, offering a poignant look at the impact of political changes.Becoming Jessica Nigri
IMDB 6.5 | Jan , 2018
A portrait of cosplayer Jessica Nigri, from a magical childhood growing up with quirky parents in New Zealand, to entering middle school in the U.S. where she was mercilessly teased for her "nerdy" interests.Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
IMDB 6.9 | Sep , 2011
A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove
IMDB 9 | Apr , 2005
One Nation Under A Groove - P-Funk Documentary 2005 Known to its legions of fans simply as P-Funk, Parliament Funkadelic has had a profound impact on the development of contemporary music, aesthetics and culture. PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: One Nation Under a Groove chronicles the unique alchemy of the musical influences that fed into the band`s singular approach to music, documenting P-Funk`s continuing influence on today`s artists and musicians and featuring an in-depth look at the musical and entrepreneurial mastermind of its leader George Clinton.The Last Days of the World
IMDB 4.2 | Feb , 2012
The life of a student named Kanou is transformed when a tiny man informs him that Earth will soon be annihilated. Kanou decides to do just as he pleases with the time he has left, leading to strange adventures that could be real -- or just a dream.Leaving Mundania
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2010
Leaving Mundania explores the colorful lives of "cosplayers" by delving beyond the common stereotypes of anime enthusiasts who express their fandom through costuming and roleplay. This film follows several cosplayers from the Greater Toronto Area as they prepare for their annual pilgrimage to Anime North, the largest anime fan convention in Canada. Through candid footage and in-depth interviews, Leaving Mundania offers an intimate view of participatory fan culture, revealing how cosplayers stand apart from the "mundanes" of the everyday world.Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing
IMDB 6.6 | Dec , 2024
Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Xaviar Babudar aka ChiefsAholic rose to fame as one of Kansas City's most fervent fans. However, a secret life came to light when he was arrested in Bixby, Oklahoma, unraveling a series of unsolved bank robberies committed across the Midwest.Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
IMDB 5.2 | Nov , 2012
A film profiling the unusual cross-demographic fandom of the ostensibly girl oriented television series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"Shawano
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2025
The dream of living like the cowboy in a movie can become a reality in fiction, until the smoke of a cigarette recalls the ghosts of days gone by.On the Trail of UFOs: Night Visitors
IMDB 1 | Apr , 2022
In the 1960s the cattle mutilation phenomenon became a widespread concern across the American west. Cases erupted around states like Wyoming, South Dakota and Colorado of livestock being preyed upon in ways that puzzled even established scientists. Today, cattle mutilations are thought to go hand in hand with mysterious objects in the skies (commonly referred to as UFOs or UAPs) and that’s what first brought indie documentary crew Small Town Monsters and investigator Shannon LeGro to the Miller Ranch in southern Colorado.Mom and Me
IMDB 5.7 | Sep , 2015
Mom and Me takes a look at tough guys and the even tougher women who raise them. Set in Oklahoma City, apparently voted the manliest city in the United States, this creative documentary from Irish director Ken Wardrop ("His & Hers") chronicles the relationships between ten sons and their mothers.George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 2006
Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop collaborations with Dre and Snoop, George Clinton has inspired generations of imitators. Contributors include Outkast's Andre 3000 and Macy Gray.HERO
IMDB 9 | Jan , 2021
Hero was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 22. After losing faith in himself, and getting ready to give up, he found support in a place he felt safe - The Furry Fandom. Now, Hero is getting his first fursuit. This is his story.Cosplay Universe
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2022
Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the global Comic Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay; the art form of becoming a character that you love. The film follows the journey of several international cosplay teams as they compete in what is known as the 'Olympics of Cosplay' at the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan. Cosplay Universe also chronicles America's top cosplayers' challenges to turn their geeky hobby into a thriving business. The film taps into the psychology behind this art of self expression and demonstrates how Cosplayers can transform and expand their perceptions of themselves while finding community. Cosplay Universe features appearances by comic book legend Stan Lee, cosplay superstars Yaya Han and Jessica Nigri and many more.Detroit Lives
IMDB 7 | Aug , 2010
Before its economic decline, Detroit was a major metropolis. Now, in the 2000s, the young people of the Motor City are making it their own DIY paradise where rules are second to passion and creativity. Johnny Knoxville tours the city to meet some of the people who are creating a new Detroit on their own terms, against real adversity.