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While this docu-drama is specific to this particular renaissance fair, I found Ren Faire to be fascinating, interesting, and thought provoking.

As for the first episode, the cinematography is incredible, and the director's ability to film the festival, its audience, its family of workers, and then the main storyline of succession with George, Jeff, and Louie is balanced and well-done. George and this Ren Faire are intertwined as it is George who created this particular fair and continues to rule.

After watching the first episode, I plan on going to one of these fairs because it is a world that seems, at least in this film, to be so inviting to everyone.

I was really amazed by this film in terms of the characters, cinematography, music, editing, and overall production for a first feature premiere. Lance Oppenheim's vision and sensitivity to Reggie and Anne, Barbara, and Dennis was incredible, especially considering the director's age. The film is not one of those boring docs but rather presents issues that make the viewer, regardless of age, think (I am still thinking of the movie and it has been three days since I saw it!) of aging, self-fulfillment, love, and happiness. The film has a universal message of hope and understanding, and strikes an emotive chord. Rarely does a film make you laugh and yet feel a bit melancholy at the same time.

All said: I watched the film twice and LOVED it. Could see a potential series spin off of the film.

This is a MUST see and kudos to all involved!