Going into this documentary, i did hear negative things about the fandom when it was first introduced to me. and as years went by, i learned that its just like any other community perhaps. a group of individuals with an idealistic view of a concept they hold very dear to themselves, which we cant fault them for doing so. as it is in our nature for us to stick with a tribe that is very much like ourselves. a few bad eggs here and there when it comes to building a community should be expected. with the furry community however, the fandom that still has a lot to learn. with the management of it all, the view of the media, and the reactions made to responses of said media allegations. what we can understand is that deep down, the human notion of it all can get in the way of being a furry in this community. i did like the different personalities shown in the documentary. however, the flow of it all could have been shown a bit better.
7 Reviews
Kage
truthsee28 March 2017
And interesting documentary which focuses on the many problems of the fandom from the inside and how it claims to be tolerant yet routinely attacks its own.
Kage is a fascist and unless your agreeing with him he will try his best to put you down. I think a lot of people have been on the butt end of this. I think he thinks he means well even even though to everyone else it just comes out as quite nasty. It can be funny to the crowd until your on the receiving end of his butt hurt.
However from Kages' point of view his views are more important than anyone elses and if you ever try to debate with him expect a wrathful putdown. I wonder if he ever sits down and thinks about the people he has judged and tried to overpower?
So here we are: his barbed nature now got himself an unauthorized documentary about him in part which kind of shows how he operates in trying to tell everyone what Furry is about. Heil Kage.
Furry is so many things to so many people that him trying to own a specific brand of Furry which is media clean has become a mania which now a lot of people try to enforce on the various chat hangouts, which is why the politics of furry has got so boring. Yeah OK he is trying to sell a kid friendly brand of Furry. Doesn't he think Furries grow up?
Furry is what you want it to be about. If you want scandal - yeah dig and you'll find it like anywhere in life... However for most people in furry I think its really its just about a group of people hanging out. I think Kage is licking his wounds now after being seen to be so mean to a few of the furries who are visibly in fact a lot more furry than he is ;-) As for him deeming Boomer mentally ill. Is there a mental illness classification for loud ,overbearing control freak. If there isn't one, maybe there should be... hehe, eh Mr Uncle Doctor... Boom! I don't know if I speak for anyone else... I love the conventions - hate the politics.
This documentary explores the people and juxtapositions the politics well and I am really glad someone is finally asking the questions - "and who are you to tell me what I can do" in a furry documentary.
I guess everyone who took part in this documentary are now banned for life from anything Kage does. I guess this Kage ban wont apply tio himself though which is kind of the point this documentary was trying to make - there's no instructing the Fuehrer.
Kage is a fascist and unless your agreeing with him he will try his best to put you down. I think a lot of people have been on the butt end of this. I think he thinks he means well even even though to everyone else it just comes out as quite nasty. It can be funny to the crowd until your on the receiving end of his butt hurt.
However from Kages' point of view his views are more important than anyone elses and if you ever try to debate with him expect a wrathful putdown. I wonder if he ever sits down and thinks about the people he has judged and tried to overpower?
So here we are: his barbed nature now got himself an unauthorized documentary about him in part which kind of shows how he operates in trying to tell everyone what Furry is about. Heil Kage.
Furry is so many things to so many people that him trying to own a specific brand of Furry which is media clean has become a mania which now a lot of people try to enforce on the various chat hangouts, which is why the politics of furry has got so boring. Yeah OK he is trying to sell a kid friendly brand of Furry. Doesn't he think Furries grow up?
Furry is what you want it to be about. If you want scandal - yeah dig and you'll find it like anywhere in life... However for most people in furry I think its really its just about a group of people hanging out. I think Kage is licking his wounds now after being seen to be so mean to a few of the furries who are visibly in fact a lot more furry than he is ;-) As for him deeming Boomer mentally ill. Is there a mental illness classification for loud ,overbearing control freak. If there isn't one, maybe there should be... hehe, eh Mr Uncle Doctor... Boom! I don't know if I speak for anyone else... I love the conventions - hate the politics.
This documentary explores the people and juxtapositions the politics well and I am really glad someone is finally asking the questions - "and who are you to tell me what I can do" in a furry documentary.
I guess everyone who took part in this documentary are now banned for life from anything Kage does. I guess this Kage ban wont apply tio himself though which is kind of the point this documentary was trying to make - there's no instructing the Fuehrer.
Very interesting documentary, with a purpose
scronkey24 February 2017
Warning: Spoilers
An interesting insight for someone with only a peripheral knowledge of the subject matter.
This documentary drives a not-so-subtle purpose in pointing out a significant discrepancy in the furry community, from what I could tell.
The film interviews several disparate peoples detailing their involvement and history in the community, however this takes an interesting turn when it focuses on the influence and strength of the self-proclaimed leader, Uncle Kage.
Boomer, the true manifestation of what a furry is, is ostracized and belittled multiple times by the wider community under the influence coming from a supposed furry, Uncle Kage, never seen in character (but by his own admission, a pillar of the community).
Jim Jones, anyone?
Compelling viewing that shows cult leaders can take advantage of any circumstance.
This documentary drives a not-so-subtle purpose in pointing out a significant discrepancy in the furry community, from what I could tell.
The film interviews several disparate peoples detailing their involvement and history in the community, however this takes an interesting turn when it focuses on the influence and strength of the self-proclaimed leader, Uncle Kage.
Boomer, the true manifestation of what a furry is, is ostracized and belittled multiple times by the wider community under the influence coming from a supposed furry, Uncle Kage, never seen in character (but by his own admission, a pillar of the community).
Jim Jones, anyone?
Compelling viewing that shows cult leaders can take advantage of any circumstance.
A Very Well Made Documentary
gabebixler-110 June 2020
Dominic Rodriguez has the makings of a great documentary film maker. This documentary does not have an have an opinion on the topic presented. It is a documentary in the truest sense, the subjects are allowed to speak for extended periods of time without any suggestive editing or quotes that could be potentially taken out of context. The film maker brings an amazing amount of candor out of the subjects. There is no narration and the appearances by the documentarian are so subtle that you might not realize he is the person making the film.
With that being said; if you are a member of the furry fandom, you will enjoy the documentary up until the introduction of Uncle Kage. If you are a furry-cynic, you will have a hard time sitting through the documentary until the introduction of Uncle Kage.
If you enjoy watching documentaries based on quality of presentation, this is a film that should be seen. If you are pro-furry or anti-furry or have an opinion on furries, you might not enjoy the film.
With that being said; if you are a member of the furry fandom, you will enjoy the documentary up until the introduction of Uncle Kage. If you are a furry-cynic, you will have a hard time sitting through the documentary until the introduction of Uncle Kage.
If you enjoy watching documentaries based on quality of presentation, this is a film that should be seen. If you are pro-furry or anti-furry or have an opinion on furries, you might not enjoy the film.
Honest, and Intriguing
wlackett2 June 2016
Warning: Spoilers
"Fursonas" is a film delving into the Furry Fandom, particularly into the lives of a few furries.
It's a great documentary that gives a unique insight to a group of people with a fascinating and creative interest in their more animal sides. Some express it by hosting fun radio shows, or wearing animal costumes in to public venues, or creating beautiful pieces of artwork depicting their own furry personas, or fursonas.
It takes a slow pace, but it keeps your interest by telling various stories of a few individuals in the furry fandom. Some stories are funny, and some are sad. Either or, this film is good in helping the viewer understand and relate to the individuals shown.
All in all, it's a fantastic film, for people both inside and outside the furry fandom. It seems to really show the true colours of the furry fandom, and those colours are wonderful, creative, unique, and flat-out fun.
It's a great documentary that gives a unique insight to a group of people with a fascinating and creative interest in their more animal sides. Some express it by hosting fun radio shows, or wearing animal costumes in to public venues, or creating beautiful pieces of artwork depicting their own furry personas, or fursonas.
It takes a slow pace, but it keeps your interest by telling various stories of a few individuals in the furry fandom. Some stories are funny, and some are sad. Either or, this film is good in helping the viewer understand and relate to the individuals shown.
All in all, it's a fantastic film, for people both inside and outside the furry fandom. It seems to really show the true colours of the furry fandom, and those colours are wonderful, creative, unique, and flat-out fun.
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