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Physical media reigns supreme in KIM'S VIDEO, an elegiac tribute to the iconic video store in New York City that inspired a generation of cinephiles before it mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a small and slightly dubious Sicilian village for "safekeeping." But what starts as an homage to cinema quickly becomes a rescue mission to ensure the eternal preservation of the beloved video collection.

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Kim's Video represents something of a missed opportunity, but this incredible story is gripping enough to overcome an uneven telling.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's a fascinating story, but the movie is a mess.

Apr 17, 2024

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Brent Simon

AV Club

A nonfiction work of swirling whimsy and rabbit-hole intrigue that eschews mere nostalgic appreciation in favor of a cockeyed hybrid approach that amuses and bemuses in equal measure.

Rated: B-

Apr 12, 2024

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

The gratifications and fascinations offered by “Kim’s Video” are inseparable from frustrations, but it may yet prove powerful if it inspires other filmmakers, historians, and critics to examine this terrain more thoroughly.

Apr 11, 2024

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Chuck Bowen

Style Weekly (Richmond, VA)

In its rough and tumble way, “Kim’s Video” illustrates how lost shops and lost objects add up to lost community.

May 23, 2025

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Erin Free

FILMINK (Australia)

An absolute must for film fans.

Rated: 18.5/20

Jun 11, 2024

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

...Kim’s Video can only be described as a frustrating documentary that is sorely focused on the wrong things for far too long of its run time.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 30, 2024

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James W

I don't normally watch a lot of documentaries but I tried this one based on the subject matter and I used to run video stores back in the day. This movie had me glued to my seat at how crazy of a story it was. If you were ever a fan of video stores check this movie out !

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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dave d

A fascinating story that is somewhat bungled by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin in a feature documentary that is bat crazy. Redmon, who narrates, is all about himself and he gets in the way a lot. However, when we learn about what happened to a video store, that you don't need to have heard of to enjoy, the film takes shape. The movie tells the story of 55,000 films that Mr. Kim wanted to find a new and good home for. That journey is remarkable. Redmon is a focal point and may have some mental health issues based on what he says, but he has a passion and it's endearing. The doc is disjointed, but the story, which includes the Italian mafia is totally worth it. Watched this on Kanopy, which was the only place I could find it for free. Final Score: 7.8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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LABEL 2

正如导演在旁白中一直强调的那样：现实和虚构的边界被模糊了。摄像机的存在让妄想得以成功侵入现实，使得政治操弄原形毕露，最终成就了这场充满迷影情结的冒险。电影万岁！感谢这些"电影的幽灵"。

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/23

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Synopsis

Physical media reigns supreme in KIM'S VIDEO, an elegiac tribute to the iconic video store in New York City that inspired a generation of cinephiles before it mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a small and slightly dubious Sicilian village for "safekeeping." But what starts as an homage to cinema quickly becomes a rescue mission to ensure the eternal preservation of the beloved video collection.

Director: David Redmon, Ashley Sabin
Screenwriter: David Redmon, Ashley Sabin
Distributor: Drafthouse Films
Production Co: Carnivalesque Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 28m

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