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Deep Dive: Clerk (2021)

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Clerk
Clerk is a documentary film that focuses on the life and career of filmmaker Kevin Smith, known for his low-budget comedy Clerks. Directed by Malcolm Ingram, who is a protégé and collaborator of Smith, the film features interviews with notable figures such as Matt Damon, Richard Linklater, and Stan Lee, providing insights into Smith's impact on the film industry. The documentary premiered in March 2021 at South by Southwest and was later acquired by 1091 Pictures in August. It had a digital release on November 23, 2021, following a screening at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on November 4. With a runtime of 115 minutes, the film captures the essence of Smith's career and the various roles he has played in the film community.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Kevin Smith's influential collaborators like Stan Lee.
  • •See the impact of Clerks on independent filmmaking.
  • •Follow the evolution of a filmmaker's career over decades.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at South by Southwest in March 2021.
•1091 Pictures acquired the rights to the film in August 2021.
•The film received an 82% positive rating from 34 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
•Metacritic assigned the film a score of 51 out of 100 based on five critics.

Perfect For

Kevin Smith fansIndependent film enthusiastsDocumentary lovers