Tending the Fandom

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English - July 26, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MB - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
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Women writers & directors bring a distinct lens to their jobs, so too have Dorothy Swanson and Liz Prugh led fan movements in ways that have benefited many. Hear more about how Swanson's "Viewers for Quality Television" grassroots efforts organized fans in the 80s & 90s to encourage and save excellent programming. Liz Prugh and her website, www.PureFandom.com is having similar impact, using a totally different set of tools.

LINK https://www.purefandom.com/

Resources: Dorothy Swanson's (2000) book

2018 documentary United We Fan, learn more on Facebook