Crashing the Con
2009-07-01 · 118 min · ★ 5.2
Crashing the Con is a documentary on San Diego Comic-Con 2008, and more importantly, a profile on the various types of people whom attend and exhibit at it every year. Told through a series of humorous stories and interviews, we explore what makes these individuals tick and why they travel from around the globe to attend this convention every year.
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- Directors
- Douglas Thigpen
- Production companies
- Nice Try Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000
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