Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara: Release date, plot, trailer and more

On October 18, 2024, Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara is set to release on Hulu. This documentary presents a frightening incident that disrupted the lives of Tegan and Sara Quin, an iconic Canadian indie rock duo. Created by Story Syndicate and Erin Lee Carr, the documentary explores the nuances and possible hazards of being a public figure.

The plot of the documentary is based on the events of 2011 when someone broke into Tegan Quin's files and set up a catfishing scheme. "Fegan," a person pretending to be Tegan, lied to and tricked fans for years, causing chaos and mistrust.

Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara shows Tegan getting Erin Lee Carr's help to find out what's going on with this long-running scam. Along the way, new victims and suspects come to light, revealing plot twists that were previously hidden.

The official synopsis of the documentary mentions,

"Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara is a sprawling yet intimate story of how Tegan’s identity was stolen and weaponized in a complex catfish scheme to ensnare members of this community. The film is an examination of the severe ripple effect of mistrust, anxiety, and self-doubt that resulted from Fegan’s (Fake Tegan) actions."

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Plot overview of Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara

The documentary portrays the story of a scary event that happened in 2011. The hacker pretended to be Tegan to trick fans after her files were hacked. It's shown in the documentary how this complicated plan broke the trust of Tegan and Sara's admirers.

Melinda Erin Lee Carr helps Tegan go on an attempt to find the person who was catfishing her. As more victims and suspects come forward, the truth starts to emerge, showing how profoundly the event affected the band's loyal fans.

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Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara Trailer

The trailer of Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara offers a detailed glimpse into the documentary’s intensity.

Tegan and Sara Quin are both victims and narrators of the documentary. Director Erin Lee Carr, who's recognized for her contributions to Britney Vs. Spears, emphasizes her investigative methods.

Elyssa Hess and Jenny Eliscu are the producers of the film. In addition to the Quin sisters, the film's comprehensive and engaging narrative is ensured by the executive producers of Story Syndicate, Dan Cogan, Liz Garbus, Jon Bardin and Kate Barry.

A fan explains how the situation started innocently with messages from Tegan but soon turned dark. Fake Tegan shared personal files and passport details and even knew family medical histories.

As more victims come forward, it’s clear that the hacker used this information to manipulate and deceive people for years. The emotional toll on both fans and the band, and the trailer highlights the growing fear and anxiety the incident caused.

Tegan and Sara Quin, shared their narratives, prominently in the documentary. Hulu says:

"Told through Tegan’s own voice, the voices of deceived fans, a trove of visceral communications between fake Tegan and their victims, and the visual history of the band’s behind-the-scenes archive, this documentary feature is a thriller, a caper, a whodunnit, and an intimate personal journey rolled into one. It cuts to the heart of love and betrayal, fame and fandom, desire and delusion in the 21st century."

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Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara documentary will be available on Hulu.