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Featuring:
John de Lancie, Alex Tibcken, Tim Star
Written by:
Nat Segaloff
Directed by:
Laurent Malaquais
Release Date:
November 4, 2012
Original Title:
Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
Alternate Titles:
Bronies - The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Big Focus Television
Taurus Film
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 88
A film profiling the unusual cross-demographic fandom of the ostensibly girl oriented television series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"
In 2010, producer Lauren Faust reworked the notoriously sexist My Little Pony franchise to attempt a quality TV series for both girls and their parents to enjoy, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. As it turns out, Faust succeeded beyond anyone's expectations with an acclaimed hit that also created an adult and teen male fandom no one saw coming, the Bronies. This film explores this following with a look at the franchise, the lives of particular fans around the world and the creative passions their seemingly unusual interest inspires. Although sometimes troubled by the prejudice of others, these kindred spirits enjoy a community experience both in spirit and at conventions that has a special magic all its own.
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Director:
Laurent Malaquais
Executive Producer:
Lauren Faust
John de Lancie
Tara Strong
Producer:
Michael Brockhoff
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