User Reviews

Truth be told, this is a very disappointing look at the furry fandom and probably one of the worst documentaries out there. While the history was fascinating and some of the old footage from conventions was cool to look at, the rest of the documentary was either very boring, felt forced in, or was poorly researched. This wasn't helped by the fact that the people they interviewed were not that engaging and the addition of slow-motion shots, along with the lack of any sort of narration, made this a chore to watch at times. Aside from that, again, a few of the subjects this documentary brought up felt unneeded or not researched very well. If this was better made and had a bigger budget, along with doing better or more research into the various topics it tackles, then perhaps this would've been a decent documentary but, as it stands now, this is honestly not worth watching.

The Fandom perfectly shows us the the history behind the Furry Fandom! Tons of lost media from older conventions pack this feature alongside Top notch Editing and Cinematography too. Honestly words escape me when describing how happy deep down I feel as I rewatch the Fandom. The Furry Fandom has so much good in it. Finally other people can get a great feature film to see what the Furry Fandom truly is all about.

If there was anything you could choose to relax and watch with with some friends and family, I sincerely recommend The Fandom!

How dare this show not feature Autism! You know how well I feel now! That's it, this abomination of mammalian studies from the 21st century proved to me that they probed abuse to the classics and ruined are the old and there is no gold left in the united states, canadas, or mexico, which is really bad!!! Curse this abomination of a show, for Greeny Phatom manage to become a better hit? Of course, it has done. Greeny Phatom and GoAnimate is awesome compared to this stuff which tells you a lot about this stuff as a whole in the concept of zoology and zoophilas. These guys are zoophilas and they know it, but they won't accept that fact as true. Why? Maybe it is shame of them, or not? Who knows?????? Point being: this movie is the reason abortion has to be legal amirite? You don't want your kid to get a depression or bipolar by being a furry religious right? Make your kids happy at home by preparing them human foods and snacks and not dog food cat food or cat-hybrid (point the thumbnail) foods. CATS ARE NOT JURRASIC PARK OR JURASSIC WORLD! CATS ARE ALIVES UNTIL 22ND CENTURY NOW! Cats have to be eaten by people otherwise we would be in trouble with no plants as the vegans animals being meanies to the world of 123 greeny phatom! You know, when I first saw things movie, I vomited. Now I feel like I caught a fever (a furry fever). So yeah, this movie is a dumpster fire and I never want to see it again!

Animal Rights! Autism Rights! Zoologist Rights! Animals are citizens and have the right to vote! Furries are a corrupt idelogy for the young and Universal is the fault of that. Buzz off Universal and buzz off fake indie artists you hear me? GOOD DAY, or good night.

This movie is an extraordinary look at where everything begins. The individuals that were interviewed where the ones that made this fandom as great as it is! It's an in depth look at the start of it all, a few of the struggles that almost toppled this fandom over and the love of furry art that keeps us together. The video quality is really good, the use of old footage was used in ways that drag you into the movie. It is an exhilarating movie that, in my opinion, will go down in our history as a masterpiece that will be watched for generations to come.

A very well put together documentary showcasing the history of the furry fandom. Contains information from many different leaders of furry conventions, and gives an honest overview of how cons got where they are today. Highly recommend to any furry curious about such things.

The Fandom is well researched and leaves out the drama and subjectivity in favor of an honest objective examination of one of the internet's most Misunderstood subcultures. The documentary has good flow hits the emotions and punchlines at exactly the right points. I highly encourage people who even dislike furries to give it a shot. But this is also a great resource for any college fandoms course or for those who just want to find out what this whole furry thing is about.

I went into this with low expectations, given the subject matter. fandom related movies and documentaries seem to follow that really low budget and home made feel, but this works in a very wholesome way. If you're ever curious about the furry fandom, definitely start here. The history it covered was eye opening, and gave me an appreciation for this niche group. I highly recommend this.

The Fandom is the most comprehensive, entertaining and honest look into the furry fandom I have ever seen. As a long time part of the furry fandom myself I was shocked that even I learned so much about our history watching this doc. From all the interviews with some of the first furries to the STAGGERING amount of old footage they were able to find and use from some of the first furry cons Ash manages to beautifully piece together the story of how the fandom came to be what it is today in a way that is easily digestible, inspiring and entertaining to watch. People often stray away from certain topics when making videos like this such as the topic of sex in the fandom, I was very pleased to see Ash does not shy away from the topic but rather shows the differing opinions on it in an unbiased way. Overall I would recommend this doc to anyone who was interested in the furry fandom. Its great for total newcomers who want a grasp on what furry is Its great for long time furries who want to learn more about their history Its great for total outsiders who are just curious about this sub-culture

Fantastic job to everyone on this small team

This documentary is AMAZING and a must watch. It has a clean professional look and feel. I don't know how a team this small pulled this off in the time they did. AMAZING

From its origins as a nerdy subculture that met at sci-fi cons to its current huge fandom with multiple enormous cons around the world, enormous charity outreach, and family-like community, the furry fandom is lovingly archived in this informative doc. Good production values, and interviews with some of the important names in early furry, along with some very interesting current makers and showrunners keeps things moving along nicely. If you're already in the furry fandom, you may already be aware of much of this, but if you're an outsider looking in, it gives a clear window into what makes the community tick. Also, for people inside the fandom that are afraid or uncertain how to explain it to people around you, this would serve as a comfortable and illuminating first step into what makes the fandom an unique and welcoming space. There's some talk about the early struggles with the media and the negative coverage the fandom received, as well as some talk about the (gasp!) sex that might be happening! As a piece of media by furries looking inward, it feels like a new lens on a topic that has been done to varying levels of success from the outside. There are maybe some points missing from the overall picture, but with a topic this big, it's impossible to cover everything in a single feature length doc.

Who doesn't love cartoon animals, at least from familiarity if not vocally?

Some people go beyond the familiar, and want more than what the mainstream serves up. These extra-devoted fans have carved out a space with its own quirks and history.

Furry fandom has been overlooked as more than a curiosity for a long time, even with warmer outside media looks in recent years.

I don't care very much about "Furry 101" introductions. The Fandom could be one, and feels light to watch (thanks to care in using modest resources for a nicely edited professional feel), but it isn't insubstantial. It adds quite a bit of depth.

The best aspect of the doc is the loving care put into unearthing archival footage and digitizing old VHS tapes, then setting it against contemporary interviews of the same subjects today.

As time goes on, much of that past would be forgotten without an effort like this. Everyone is lucky that it exists.

There are some criticisms that this has PR appeal and skirts contentious subjects. A documentary that addresses every aspect of decades of activity is a magical unicorn. I would advise ignoring or taking those criticisms as unavoidable. There's lots of room to welcome different takes, make your own media, or do research elsewhere.

It's sad that this doc lost momentum with hopes to gain distribution due to pandemic shutdowns. It deserves better. It's very worthy of being on Netflix. Give it the time it deserves.

I thoroughly enjoyed this film from beginning to end. It's gives a detailed look into the sub-culture fandom of Sci-Fi, known as the Furry Fandom. Great production, very clear and concise. Highly recommend to anybody who is interested in learning more about this generally misunderstood fandom.

I like this because it is a great jumping off point for anyone interested in the furry fandom. Seriously, if you are even remotely interested, give this one a watch, you wont regret it!

So just finished watching The Fandom, and I'm just absolutely stunned by its high production value and the respectful nature to which the film approached this subculture.

Even if you're not a Furry, it's a highly enlightening and enjoyable to watch. It was kind of cool to learn about the first anime club in the United States and watch the old footage of scifi conventions from way back in the 80s and 90s.

I love this documentary. Pure hearts made it. The adversary does not see his character in them. That genderless, body hating being, works through people to make up excuses, to be against them. That is not how the Holy Spirit works on the hearts of people. The church taught people how to be like the Adversary, not the gentle Lord of glory, who is the King of peace. The Furry fandom is come unto me all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. The church strives with all of it's might, to not have that happen. The doctrines the commandments of men, that are heavy are used as a monkey wrench to make hearts to be bitter. The lie of Peter being a rock, caused this. Jesus is the rock.

Jesus will know himself in another, being happy. That is what I see in the furry fandom. I did not need to see a fancy documentary. People will see what I see, when the Lord of Glory comes into their heart. Say Shalom to them. The church conditioned people to not say shalom to them, and others. Say that, this day to them, and others, that the church conditioned people to not say Shalom to them. I caution you about islamic people. They want to indoctrinate people with Islam, and worse. They don't want to be a furry. Pure undefiled religon cares about people, controling what you say to not have your religon to be vain. That is not many. Jamie's 1:26 - 27 KJV. Have great peace in you, not being offended by the Bible verse I posted, saying: come unto me all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. What is bad about that?

Many people, including my own parents, misunderstood this community. They thought it was some weird fetish filled with less-than-savory individuals. But The Fandom explains very well what the community is all about, which provided a means for people that jumped to conclusions via misinformation and negative media to open their minds a bit! Showing this to those who wonder what the fandom is about is the best way for them to learn, in my eyes. As for the negative reviews, I do partially understand where they are coming from-- this isn't a multi-million dollar project. It's undoubtedly an indie film, and despite the significant lack of resources, the small team that produced this documentary did a great job in my eyes!