Seven video stores in Utah Valley sold re-edited films that altered Hollywood movies to create family-friendly versions, sparking legal battles with major studios.
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Seven video stores in Utah Valley sold re-edited films that altered Hollywood movies to create family-friendly versions, sparking legal battles with major studios.
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Daniel Thompson, owner of CleanFlicks, operated a video store in Utah that re-edited Hollywood films to create family-friendly versions. The practice sparked legal battles with the Directors Guild of America, raising issues of copyright and artistic integrity. The documentary covers the origins of CleanFlicks, the moral beliefs of its founders, and the reactions from filmmakers. It also addresses the sexual misconduct allegations against Thompson, providing a complex view of the film sanitization industry in the early 2000s.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of CleanFlicks on film editing debates.
- Meet Daniel Thompson and learn about his controversies.
- Find out about the lawsuits with the Directors Guild of America.
Did You Know
- Cleanflix premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.
- The film has a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews.
- Daniel Thompson, an edited video store owner, faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
- The documentary was available on Netflix for three years after its release.
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What is Cleanflix about?
Cleanflix is a documentary about CleanFlicks, the re-edited video stores, and the film sanitization industry, particularly in Utah.
When did Cleanflix premiere?
Cleanflix premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.
What was the approval rating of Cleanflix on Rotten Tomatoes?
Cleanflix has a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews.
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