Hulu has announced the upcoming release of “Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,” a new documentary exploring the 2011 file hacking incident that targeted the renowned musical duo. Set to premiere on the streaming platform this October, the film delves into a complex catfishing scheme that shook the band’s tight-knit fan community.
Key Points:
- Documentary Focus: The film investigates the 2011 hacking of Tegan’s personal files and subsequent identity theft.
- Release Date: October 2023 on Hulu
- Director: Erin Lee Carr, known for “Britney vs. Spears” (2021)
Tegan and Sara’s Impact:
The official release highlights the duo’s significance: “Tegan and Sara ascended to global fame as one of the most influential queer indie rock bands of their generation.” It adds that they “worked hard to cultivate an inclusive and passionate fanbase around the world,” with their community serving as “the only safe space to come out and be queer during a time when few bands would declare allyship, let alone celebrate their own queer identity.
Documentary Insights:
“The film is an examination of the severe ripple effect of mistrust, anxiety, and self-doubt that resulted from Fegan’s (Fake Tegan) actions,” the release states. It promises a multi-faceted narrative, describing the documentary as “a thriller, a caper, a whodunnit and an intimate personal journey rolled into one.”
Production Details:
- Produced by Elyssa Hess and Jenny Eliscu
- Executive Producers: Tegan and Sara, Dan Cogan, Liz Garbus, Jon Bardin, and Kate Barry
- Production Company: A Story Syndicate production
The documentary aims to provide a comprehensive look at the incident through various perspectives, including “Tegan’s own voice, the voices of deceived fans, a trove of visceral communications between fake Tegan and their victims, and the visual history of the band’s behind-the-scenes archive.”
As Hulu continues to expand its documentary offerings, “Fanatical” promises to shed light on the dark side of fan culture and the far-reaching consequences of online identity theft in the music industry.
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