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Panopticon Genesis

"Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the world’s first Doctor Who convention!"

May 12, 2017 1h 15m

Originally released in 2017. Panopticon Genesis is a documentary film. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, and Jon Pertwee

Synopsis

On August 6th 1977, the world’s first Doctor Who convention was held in a church hall in Battersea, South London. Organised by The Doctor Who Appreciation Society (DWAS), Convention ’77 was ground breaking, featuring star appearances from the, then, current Doctor Tom Baker with his latest assistant Louise Jameson and former Doctor Who Jon Pertwee. Together with autograph sessions, a display of props, a visual FX lecture by Mat Irvine and talks by Terrance Dicks and producer Graham Williams, this convention set the tone for the future and led directly to the legendary DWAS PanoptiCons of the 1980s and 90s. 40 years later, stars, guests, fans and organisers returned to the church hall to reminiscence about that special day … what they expected and what they experienced. Also, to evaluate its importance … what it started … and what it led to!

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 12, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Reeltime Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panopticon Genesis about?

On August 6th 1977, the world’s first Doctor Who convention was held in a church hall in Battersea, South London. Organised by The Doctor Who Appreciation Society (DWAS), Convention ’77 was gr...

How long is Panopticon Genesis?

Panopticon Genesis has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Panopticon Genesis released?

Panopticon Genesis was released on May 12, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Panopticon Genesis?

The main cast of Panopticon Genesis includes Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Jon Pertwee, Terrance Dicks, Graham Williams.