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The Power of the Present

Movie 2017 8.5 /10

The Power of the Present takes a look back at the Power Rangers saga, tracing how a once simple kid show grew into a multimedia phenomenon. It considers how the franchise built its world through casting choices, evolving special effects, and a distinctive musical style, while highlighting the... Read more

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About The Power of the Present

The Power of the Present takes a look back at the Power Rangers saga, tracing how a once simple kid show grew into a multimedia phenomenon. It considers how the franchise built its world through casting choices, evolving special effects, and a distinctive musical style, while highlighting the people who kept it going across decades. Rather than focusing on one chapter, the documentary stitches together key eras from the show’s early days to its big screen revival, showing the teamwork and rehearsal rooms behind the suits. The interviews feature the actors who played the Rangers in the 2017 film as themselves, reflecting on the franchise's enduring appeal without spoilers.

Directed by Cliff Stephenson, The Power of the Present is an original 2017 documentary that offers a look at the franchise's history, the people behind the suits, and the craft of making a long running children's favorite.

The film speaks with warmth and respect for the 30 year legacy of Power Rangers. It centers on teamwork, transformation, and the behind the scenes work that helps a show evolve with audiences across generations.

Fans and casual viewers alike may notice how the documentary foregrounds the colors and costumes that defined the series, and how the Power Rangers has left a lasting imprint on fan culture and media franchises that blend nostalgia with modern storytelling.

Details

Release Date
June 27, 2017
User Ratings
14 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Documentary

Cast

Dacre Montgomery

Dacre Montgomery

Self - Blue Ranger (2017)

Ludi Lin

Ludi Lin

Self - Black Ranger (2017)

Naomi Scott

Naomi Scott

Self - Pink Ranger (2017)

RJ Cyler

RJ Cyler

Self - Blue Ranger (2017)

Becky G

Becky G

Self - Yellow Ranger (2017)

Haim Saban

Haim Saban

Self - Saban Entertainment / Producer

Marty Bowen

Marty Bowen

Self - Producer (2017)

Dean Israelite

Dean Israelite

Self - Director (2017)

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Brian Casentini

Self - Producer (2017)

John Gatins

John Gatins

Self - Screenwriter (2017)

Written by: Cliff Stephenson

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With a rating of 8.5/10 from 14 viewers, The Power of the Present is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

The Power of the Present takes a look back at the Power Rangers saga, tracing how a once simple kid show grew into a multimedia phenomenon. It considers how the franchise built its world through casting choices, evolving special effects, and a distinctive musical style, while highlighting the peo...

The Power of the Present stars Dacre Montgomery, Ludi Lin, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, and Becky G.

The Power of the Present was released on June 27, 2017.

The Power of the Present is a Documentary film.

It's a documentary about the history of the Power Rangers franchise, not a fictional narrative. The film features real actors discussing their roles and the franchise's evolution.

It features Dacre Montgomery as Self - Blue Ranger, Ludi Lin as Self - Black Ranger, Naomi Scott as Self - Pink Ranger, RJ Cyler as Self - Blue Ranger, and Becky G as Self - Yellow Ranger. These are the actors who portray the Ranger roles in the documentary.

It is a documentary that explores the history of the Power Rangers franchise. It covers casting, special effects and music.

Cliff Stephenson is listed as the creator. The documentary was released in 2017.