Ren Faire
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Genre | Documentary |
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Directed by | Lance Oppenheim |
Music by | Ari Balouzian |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 3 |
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Producers |
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Cinematography | Nate Hurtsellers |
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Running time | 53-58 minutes |
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Network | HBO |
Release | June 2 June 9, 2024 | –
Ren Faire is an upcoming three-part American television documentary series directed and produced by Lance Oppenheim that is set to premiere on June 2, 2024, on HBO.[1][2] The series explores a succession crisis at America's largest Renaissance fair, the Texas Renaissance Festival.[3]
Premise
Ren Faire follows an epic power struggle at the Texas Renaissance Festival, after its founder announces his retirement. The festival's general manager and heir apparent faces off against a kettle-corn kingpin and a former elephant trainer, all vying to reshape the festival in their own vision.[4]
Cast
Featured personnel in the documentary are credited as themselves (in order of appearance):
- George Coulam
- Jeffrey Baldwin
- Louie Migliaccio
- Darla Smith
- Brandi Baldwin
- Lauren Croft
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
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1 | "Daddy’s Dyin, Who’s Got The Will?" | Lance Oppenheim | June 2, 2024 |
2 | "Make Big Choices" | Lance Oppenheim | June 9, 2024 |
3 | "We're Done!" | Lance Oppenheim | June 9, 2024 |
Release
The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 9, 2024.[5]
References
- ^ "HBO Original Documentary Series REN FAIRE Debuts June 2". Warner Bros. Discovery. May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (January 10, 2024). "SXSW 2024 Lineup: '3 Body Problem' Premiere to Open Fest, 'The Fall Guy' Set for Centerpiece Screening, and More". Indiewire. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (January 10, 2024). "Ryan Gosling's 'Fall Guy,' '3 Body Problem' Headed to SXSW". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 10, 2024). "SXSW Lineup Sets 'The Fall Guy', '3 Body Problem' Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Butterfield, Cassie (January 19, 2024). "13 SXSW Film & TV Screenings We Can't Wait to See". Tribeza. Retrieved February 17, 2024.