Pop & Me

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Pop & Me

PG-13

Released Apr 18, 1999

1h 31m

Documentary

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After director Chris Roe's parents divorce, his father, Richard, decides to celebrate his 50th birthday by taking a lengthy international trip. When Chris convinces his father to let him come along, they set off on a six-month journey to interview fathers and sons all over the globe. Their candid interviews with everyone from New Zealand farmers to musician Julian Lennon reveal the deep bond between a father and son, and Chris and Richard find themselves working on their own relationship.

Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Mar 10, 2003

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

Rated: 4/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Brian J. Arthurs

Beach Reporter (Southern California)

Rated: 4/5

Oct 18, 2002

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Nice insight on the search for love....Pop and son incredible handsome too.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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I would have liked to seen more of the places they visited but it was still great to see that no matter where they went peoples feelings towards their fathers were pretty identical.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

pop pop pop double pop pop!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

This movie made me totally look at my dad in another light. lifechanging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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I really enjoyed this self-indulgent documentary. In person, Pop and Chris are exactly as they are in the movie. An unexpected gem.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Chris Roe

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Erik Arnesen

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Juliann Jannus

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Mark Kornweibel

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Jesse Negron

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Chris Roe

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Synopsis

After director Chris Roe's parents divorce, his father, Richard, decides to celebrate his 50th birthday by taking a lengthy international trip. When Chris convinces his father to let him come along, they set off on a six-month journey to interview fathers and sons all over the globe. Their candid interviews with everyone from New Zealand farmers to musician Julian Lennon reveal the deep bond between a father and son, and Chris and Richard find themselves working on their own relationship.

Director: Chris Roe
Screenwriter: Erik Arnesen, Juliann Jannus, Mark Kornweibel, Jesse Negron, Chris Roe, Richard Roe
Distributor: Seventh Art Releasing, MGM Home Entertainment
Production Co: Fish Eggs
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 18, 1999, Original
Release Date (DVD): Aug 1, 2006
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.6K
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital