My Comic Shop Country
Synopsis
My Comic Shop Country is a feature-length documentary film exploring the business, fandom, and community of comic book stores across the United States. In 2015, New York's Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, setting filmmaker-and former AR employee-Anthony Desiato on a quest to explore the comics retail industry from coast to coast. Comic book characters are box office gold, but why isn't the same necessarily true for comic stores? See how the 20 shops featured in the film are turning the tide, one customer at a time, seven days a week. Plus: Learn the fate (and future?) of Alternate Realities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Desiato
- Original Title
- My Comic Shop Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Flat Squirrel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Desiato
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Anthony Desiato
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What is My Comic Shop Country about?
My Comic Shop Country is a feature-length documentary film exploring the business, fandom, and community of comic book stores across the United States. In 2015, New York's Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, setting filmmaker-and former AR employee-Anthony Desiato on a quest to explore the comics retail industry from coast to coast. Comic book characters are box office gold, but why isn't the same necessarily true for comic stores? See how the 20 shops featured in the film are turning the tide, one customer at a time, seven days a week. Plus: Learn the fate (and future?) of Alternate Realities.
Who directed My Comic Shop Country?
My Comic Shop Country was directed by Anthony Desiato.
Who stars in My Comic Shop Country?
The principal cast of My Comic Shop Country includes Mark Waid, Paul Levitz, James Robinson.
When was My Comic Shop Country released and how long is it?
My Comic Shop Country was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.