Fanomenon follows rural retail worker Suzie as she goes on a quest to meet her hero, a fictional space explorer. She journeys through the world of science-fiction fandom, and discovers much more than she is looking for. Middle-aged women make up a large yet inconspicuous community of fans. Fanomenon explores their culture, their creative pursuits, and why they need heroes.
Joe Flanigan
Self
David Hewlett
Self
Torri Higginson
Self
Susan Beckner
Self
Lynne Carter
Narrator
Fanomenon follows rural retail worker Suzie as she goes on a quest to meet her hero, a fictional space explorer. She journeys through the world of science-fiction fandom, and discovers much more than she is looking for. Middle-aged women make up a large yet inconspicuous community of fans. Fanomenon explores their culture, their creative pursuits, and why they need heroes.
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