Station:
Syfy (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2019-12-21
Rating:
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The stories of intergenerational and culturally diverse female fans who discuss their entry point into the "Star Wars" universe and the passion and creativity with which they demonstrate their fandom.
TV Show Ended.
S1E1 - It's a Whole Galaxy
Hugo Award winning author Charlie Jane Anders, SYFY Wire contributing editors Preeti Chhibber and Swapna Krishna, Elena Rose Vera, Meg Humphries and more share their stories about how the beloved franchise shaped them.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2019 22:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - The Stories We Tell
Before Twitter and Tumblr, early fandom was written and recorded in fanzines. Writer, artist and publisher Maggie Nowakowska takes us on a tour of her extensive print fanzine collection, and describes how fandom helped shape 40 years of community.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2019 22:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - More Than the Basement
Authors Cecil Castellucci, Preeti Chhibber, Bonnie Burton and Tracy Deonn share their experiences of having their fandom questioned and subjected to testing, and how their love of "Star Wars" goes beyond the screen and into their daily lives through fashion, art, jewelry, and crafts.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2019 22:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - What We Build
"Star Wars" fans are among some of the most passionate builders and makers. Meet Naila Browne, Psy Delacy, and Christina Cato -- three women with no previous building experience who immersed themselves in 3D printing and coding to build fully functional droids.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2019 22:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - What We Preserve
In 2013, "Star Wars: A New Hope" became the first major motion picture to be translated into Diné, as a Navajo language preservation effort. Voice actors Clarissa Yazzie (Princess Leia) and Geri Hongeva (C3PO) join translator Jennifer Wheeler to describe the process and impact of the project.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2019 22:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Where We See Ourselves
What happens when under-represented fans see themselves on screen? Tansura Thomas talks about being a non-binary cosplayer; SYFY Wire contributing editors Preeti Chhibber and Swapna Krishna discuss the significance of representation in media; and documentary photographer Rhynna Santos shares her portrait projects centered on plus size fans and fans of color.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2019 22:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - How We Carrie On
From her on-screen creation of one of film's most iconic heroines to her off-screen work as an author and mental health advocate, Carrie Fisher made an indelible impact on generations of fans. Oaxaca-based Bárbara Lazcano talks about the significance of Fisher and shares how the Princess-turned-General character inspired her career and lifelong family memories.
Air Date: 21 Dec 2019 22:00 (CDT)