Sex, Drugs & Bicycles

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Sex, Drugs & Bicycles

2021

Documentary

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Sex, Drugs & Bicycles takes a funny and provocative look at Holland and answers the question: is having month-long double paid vacations, no fear of homelessness & universal healthcare the nightmare we've been warned about? The Netherlands may be best known for its windmills, tulips, and marijuana "coffeeshops," but it's also at the forefront of LGBTQI equality, free speech laws, and animal rights. Additionally, the Dutch economy is one of the best in the world, and they're in the top 5 of almost every quality-of-life index. Everyone also has excellent health insurance that even covers transgender medical procedures and sex care for the disabled.

Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Blank's generally breezy film, packed with playful Monty Pythonesque animations by Fiely Matias, effectively sums up the contented mood.

Mar 1, 2021

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Joel Fisher

Battle Royale With Cheese

Blank certainly has his own style though and it does certainly keep the pace going and makes it feel jollier than a serious insight into The Netherlands.

Mar 7, 2021

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Zachary David Rogers

Film Inquiry

Sex, Drugs & Bicycles is an important documentary for the moment because during this time of crisis, we, as Americans, need to consider how our system is failing and how we can make it better for everyone.

Mar 7, 2021

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

Blank is a skilled filmmaker and knows how to ply and pique, but he should make it more about who's in front of the lens than who is behind it.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 5, 2021

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

An informative and comedic look at the Netherlands and their health care, politics, and changes they are making to gender and racial equality.

Feb 23, 2021

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Chris Salce

Film Threat

It is effortless to watch and enjoyable.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 4, 2021

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Audience Member

Brilliant dive into the complexities and cultural norms of Holland. So many insights! I was engaged all the way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Love this movie! Great, funny, insightful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

A funny, creative and insightful film. Now, I just need to figure out how to apply for Dutch citizenship!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

Great movie! So inspiring and fun! If you're looking for a humorous, entertaining way to discover how we can elevate our quality of life in this country (and learn lots of cool things about the Netherlands) check this out. There are moments where I marveled…and laughed out loud! It's brilliant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

This film really helped illuminate just how differently other countries (in this case, Holland), address critical issues that affect all of us– from infrastructure to public health and education. And it did it in an engaging way that kept my attention for the full runtime. Would definitely recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Synopsis

Sex, Drugs & Bicycles takes a funny and provocative look at Holland and answers the question: is having month-long double paid vacations, no fear of homelessness & universal healthcare the nightmare we've been warned about? The Netherlands may be best known for its windmills, tulips, and marijuana "coffeeshops," but it's also at the forefront of LGBTQI equality, free speech laws, and animal rights. Additionally, the Dutch economy is one of the best in the world, and they're in the top 5 of almost every quality-of-life index. Everyone also has excellent health insurance that even covers transgender medical procedures and sex care for the disabled.

Director: Jonathan Blank
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 26, 2021