The Fan Connection

The Fan Connection

Produced by Eric Wojtanik
Every team has its fans. Every fan has a story.

Overview

Genre
Sports, Society, and Portrait
Synopsis

In the Rust Belt city of Buffalo, NY, frustration is at an all time high after decades of decline and broken promises. Not seeing a path to renewal for their city in the politicians or corporations who have let them down for decades, the beleaguered yet loyal citizens turn to their professional hockey team for relevance, not just for their city, but for themselves.

The Fan Connection is a deeply personal fly-on-the-wall look at the lives of die-hard fans over a hockey season. Ultimately, it is a heart-warming story of what it means to be a fan, identifying with a city, and the power of ordinary citizens to affect change.

Stage
finished
Running time
93 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
UT Buffalo Hockey Fan Documentary LLC
Country
United States
Years of Production
8

Distribution Details

Release year
2019
Festivals
Film Festival of Columbus, Buffalo International Film Festival, Maryland International Film Festival
Awards
Audience Award - 2019 Buffalo International Film Festival

Photos

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