‘Fantatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara’ Shows the Darkside of Celebrity and Fandom

Hulu released the trailer for ‘Fantatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara’, which showcases the story of how a hacker tore apart relationships and threatened their fans and the band alike.

Synopsis: Tegan and Sara ascended to global fame as one of the most influential queer indie rock bands of their generation. They worked hard to cultivate an inclusive and passionate fanbase around the world. But a bad actor took advantage of the community’s trust and comfort. Today, Tegan enlists documentary filmmaker and investagigator Erin Lee Carr to find the person stalking her and terrorizing her fans and community for over fifteen years. Interwove with the investigation Tegan’s team originally conducted in 2011 they uncover new victims and potential suspects and reveal sinister and unforseen twists. The documentary is told through Tegan’s own voice and 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.

Carr is best known for her work as the director of Britney vs Speers, The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring, and Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall.

Tegan and Sara, the pop duo formed by twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin, began their career together in 1998. Since then, they have released several critically acclaimed albums, authored the memoir High School, and inspired the eponymous TV series based on their book.

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