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Doctor Who Am I
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Doctor Who Am I

2022-10-27 · 80 min · ★ 4.8

Documentary

In 1996, a Doctor Who TV movie was envisioned to lead the franchise into an exciting new future with a fresh direction but was met only by an outcry from disapproving fans. Now, follow the film’s screenwriter, Matthew Jacobs, as he is pulled back into the world of the Doctor Who fandom, where he unexpectedly finds himself a kindred part of this close-knit, yet vast, family of fans.

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Directors
Vanessa Yuille, Matthew Jacobs
Production companies
American Anorak
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matthew JacobsMatthew JacobsSelf
Paul McGannPaul McGannSelf
Daphne AshbrookDaphne AshbrookSelf
Eric RobertsEric RobertsSelf
Eliza RobertsEliza RobertsSelf
Philip David SegalSelf
Nicholas BriggsNicholas BriggsSelf
Vanessa YuilleSelf
Sophie AldredSophie AldredSelf (uncredited)
Angela BruceAngela BruceSelf (uncredited)
Terry MolloyTerry MolloySelf (uncredited)
Andrew CartmelAndrew CartmelSelf (uncredited)
Gary RussellGary RussellSelf (uncredited)

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