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Deep Dive: Rewind This! (2013)

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Rewind This!
Rewind This! is a documentary directed by Josh Johnson that examines the influence of VHS on the film industry and home video culture. The film features interviews with notable figures such as Atom Egoyan, Mamoru Oshii, and Lloyd Kaufman, providing insights from various perspectives within the film community. It discusses the nostalgia surrounding VHS tapes and the impact of their decline on collectors and filmmakers alike. The documentary was screened at numerous film festivals, including SXSW and Fantasia International Film Festival, and received critical acclaim with a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics noted its entertaining approach to the history of the video format and the passion for cinema expressed by its interview subjects, making it appealing even to those unfamiliar with the VHS era.

Why Watch

  • •See interviews with directors like Mamoru Oshii and Atom Egoyan.
  • •Find out why VHS collectors are passionate about their tapes.
  • •Meet the filmmakers discussing the future of physical media.

Did You Know

•The documentary has an approval rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 critics.
•Rewind This! screened at over 10 film festivals worldwide.
•The film features interviews with 12 industry figures, including Frank Henenlotter and Cassandra Peterson.
•It has a runtime of 94 minutes.

Perfect For

Film collectorsVHS nostalgiaHome video history