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'''''Ren Faire''''' is a three-part American [[television documentary]] series directed and produced by [[Lance Oppenheim]] that premiered on June 2, 2024, on [[HBO]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/hbo-0/ren-faire/hbo-original-documentary-series-ren-faire-debuts-june-2|title=HBO Original Documentary Series REN FAIRE Debuts June 2|website=[[Warner Bros. Discovery]]|date=May 21, 2024|access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/sxsw-film-tv-festival-2024-lineup-1234941765/|title=SXSW 2024 Lineup: ‘3 Body Problem’ Premiere to Open Fest, ‘The Fall Guy’ Set for Centerpiece Screening, and More|website=Indiewire|first=Samantha|last=Bergeson|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> The series explores a [[succession crisis]] at America's largest [[Renaissance fair]], the [[Texas Renaissance Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/fall-guy-three-body-problem-headed-to-sxsw-1235783886/|title=Ryan Gosling’s ‘Fall Guy,’ ‘3 Body Problem’ Headed to SXSW|website=Hollywood Reporter|first=Mia|last=Galuppo|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> |
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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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| 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 a three-part American television documentary series directed and produced by Lance Oppenheim that premiered 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]
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.30/10.[6]
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.
- ^ "Ren Faire". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 2, 2024.