We continue the funk in 'Part TWO' of this week's @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ This time out we look at a new documentary, AND, speak to Michael Wayne who brought it all to life. 

'Batman and Me' is directed by Michael Wayne, who co-wrote with Andrew Martyn & Rebecca Richardson. Darren Maxwell became addicted to collecting Batman merchandise in late 1980s Australia as a way to be a part of nascent geek culture. Decades later, Darren's stuck with a room full of collectables - a membership card to a fandom he no longer recognizes - yet powerful forces beyond his control mean he's unable to let go. It's a sobering look at the highs and lows of obsessive collecting in an increasingly pop culture-centric world, and the price of admission to fandom.

And 'Part Two' has:

Batman and Me

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/ZOIQiOlsmbc

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival Date: 30th June 2020

Digital Release Date: 9th March 2022

Director: Michael Wayne

Cast: Darren Maxwell, Lynne Brack, Peter Sims

Credit: King Alien Productions

Genre: Drama, Horror, Psychological, Thriller

Running Time: 86 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/yJI3uF4nInI

Website: Here. https://www.batmanandme.com/

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'High' by Grits - 2004