Release Date: 01/01/2001 Sound: 2 Run Time: Distributor/Studio: Microcosm Publishing
Anyone who has ever picked up a zine knows well that the unique freeform style of these DIY publications can make for some pretty exciting reading. Produced over the course of four years, this documentary delves into the wild world of zines by traveling to the Portland Zine Symposium to speak with the writers and publishers firsthand. For anyone who has ever wondered what makes the world of zines tick, this cultural analysis will prove fun and informative glimpse into a DIY culture that isn't willing to sacrifice creativity and originality for commercial interests.