Jingle Bell Rocks!

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Jingle Bell Rocks!

Released Nov 21, 2014

1h 34m

Holiday

Documentary

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Filmmaker Mitchell Kezin explores unusual and underappreciated alternatives to traditional Christmas tunes with hip-hop legend Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, filmmaker John Waters, DJ/musicologist Dr. Demento, and others.

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

As contrived and endearing as the Christmas songs it celebrates ...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 6, 2013

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Linda Barnard

Toronto Star

A rambling tour of Yuletide frivolity that comes from a very serious - and personal - place for the writer-director.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 5, 2013

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Sean Axmaker

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Christmas music aficionado Mitchell Kezin turns filmmaker to document his passion for the most unusual, eccentric, and unbelievable Christmas songs ever released...

Jan 5, 2018

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

Movies like this are a labor of love. Often, they don't work, but this one does. This is a fascinating musical and cultural journey through a unique aspect of Christmas.

Rated: B

Feb 2, 2015

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Paul Chambers

Movie Chambers

A gonzo mix of interviews and music concocted by first-time feature film director Mitchell Kezin. His passion for alternative holiday music is clear from start to finish.

Rated: B

Dec 14, 2014

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John Beifuss

Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

The Christmas-morning thrill of discovery is appropriately evoked in this warm and spirited if scattershot documentary...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 8, 2014

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My #1 top favorite Xmas movie, surpassing all the usuals and all the Claymations! JINGLE BELL ROCKS is a story of what we all want and what we all share, especially at the darkest and coldest times. Its message exceeds its subject matter - this is so much more than a documentary about Christmas music and the people who collect it. Highly recommended at any point during the months that are winter in your part of the world - or in your own personal dark cold times, whenever those happen to be. Whether you hate or love Xmas music, your heart will be lightened by this exploration of both wonderful and terrible Xmas music and the people who obsessively seek it out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

This has become an annual viewing for me. I am one of the holiday music geeks that this fine documentary celebrates.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

On the face, this is a film about Christmas novelty music, but it's actually an exploration of loneliness and eventual embacing of one's uniqueness and identity. It's been an annual event since my first screening.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/17

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Audience Member

LOVE this movie, from a fellow Christmas music nut to another...Great Job, Mitch! Seen it 4 times now! Only Scrooges could ever give this wonderful heart-felt movie anything less than 5 stars!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

A great documentary with interesting Christmas music collectors that displays the crazy obsession in a way that is genuinely charming and endearing. Recommended for those that enjoy documentary films, vinyl records, Christmas music, or all of the above.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Not only is it the only Christmas music documentary you'll ever need, it is also a Christmas story to rank with "A Christmas Story". Mitchell Kezin and his celebrity Christmas-obsessive friends will bring you the freshest perspective on what Christmas means that you'll find south of the North Pole.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Mitchell Kezin

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Mila Aung-Thwin

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Bob Moore

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Jeff Kline

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Mitchell Kezin explores unusual and underappreciated alternatives to traditional Christmas tunes with hip-hop legend Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons, filmmaker John Waters, DJ/musicologist Dr. Demento, and others.

Director: Mitchell Kezin
Producer: Mila Aung-Thwin, Bob Moore, Mitchell Kezin
Screenwriter: Mitchell Kezin
Distributor: Oscilloscope Pictures
Production Co: Darby Pop Productions, Mabooshi Film Company, Eyesteelfilm
Genre: Holiday, Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2015
Runtime: 1h 34m

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