The Fan Connection

Name: The Fan Connection
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-09-12
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 9.4
Cast: Michel Coffey, Mark Crehan, Frances Davidovich

2019
1h 33m

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9.4/10

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The Rust Belt city of Buffalo, NY yearns to reclaim its lost pride despite a growing sense of futility and cynicism after decades of decline. When a new owner buys their professional hockey ... Read allThe Rust Belt city of Buffalo, NY yearns to reclaim its lost pride despite a growing sense of futility and cynicism after decades of decline. When a new owner buys their professional hockey team and promises a championship, Buffalonians see a path to their city's relevance. Throu... Read allThe Rust Belt city of Buffalo, NY yearns to reclaim its lost pride despite a growing sense of futility and cynicism after decades of decline. When a new owner buys their professional hockey team and promises a championship, Buffalonians see a path to their city's relevance. Throughout this season of unprecedented hopes, we meet a nonagenarian rehabbing from a serious ... Read all

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James Wright: It's a real hope this time, not like regular Buffalo hope.

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10/10

Heartfelt glimpse at the connection Buffalo Sabres fans share

The director and producer love their team and hometown; it shows throughout the documentary. You don't have to be a big sports fan (or a sports fan at all) to feel the rollercoaster of emotions Sabres fans go through losing season after losing season. These fans never give up and never give in to green pastures or New York City teams (the Buffalo Bills are a similar heartbreak for Buffalonians). They're Buffalo through and through, forever and always. Their loyalty is inspiring and a testament to the human spirit - no matter how bleak one's outlook, people can overcome the worst of anything. The bottom line - this documentary left me wanting to travel to Buffalo for a Sabres playoff game.