Geek, and You Shall Find (2019)
After attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by cosplayers that they decide to investigate geek culture even further. Attending other conventions across the country and speaking with legendary creators such as Kevin Eastman, Stan Lee and George R.R. Martin, the trio not only begins to find answers to why people gravitate towards superheroes and stories about superheroes, but how being a geek could help them live deeper, richer lives. Geek, and You Shall Find tells the stories behind the creation of several popular stories including Superman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In sharing how these characters and their worlds came to be, creators reveal how often they have been inspired by real-life social ills. Most importantly, by continuing to speak with fans who have been inspired by these creations, this film reveals how superheroes have the potential to combat these social issues as well.
Cast
- Stan Lee - Self
- George R. R. Martin - Self
- Kevin Eastman - Self
- Travis Langley - Self
- Roy Thomas - Self
- Barbara Walters - Self
- Marv Wolfman - Self
- Christina Wren - Self
- Martin Luther King Jr. - Self (voice)
- Tom Baker - The Doctor (archive footage)
Keywords
superhero, comic-con, cosplay
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Geek, and You Shall Find about?
- After attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by cosplayers that they decide to investigate geek culture even further. Attending other conventions across the country and speaking with legendary creators such as Kevin Eastman, Stan Lee and George R.R. Martin, the trio not only begins to find answers to why people gravitate towards superheroes and stories about superheroes, but how being a geek could help them live deeper, richer lives. Geek, and You Shall Find tells the stories behind the creation of several popular stories including Superman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In sharing how these characters and their worlds came to be, creators reveal how often they have been inspired by real-life social ills. Most importantly, by continuing to speak with fans who have been inspired by these creations, this film reveals how superheroes have the potential to combat these social issues as well.
- Who directed Geek, and You Shall Find?
- Geek, and You Shall Find was directed by Brad Faye.
- Who stars in Geek, and You Shall Find?
- Geek, and You Shall Find stars Stan Lee, George R. R. Martin, Kevin Eastman, Travis Langley, Roy Thomas, Barbara Walters.
- How long is Geek, and You Shall Find?
- Geek, and You Shall Find has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Geek, and You Shall Find?
- Geek, and You Shall Find is a Documentary film.