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film2 years ago

The Power of Vulnerability in 'Chasing Amy': Uncovering Painful Truths.

Sav Rodgers' documentary feature debut, Chasing Chasing Amy, examines the cultural and personal impact of the 1997 Kevin Smith-directed Chasing Amy. The film explores themes of coming of age, fandom culture, the #MeToo movement, and the realization that Hollywood is not inherently the romantic place it’s sold as onscreen. The documentary features interviews with director Smith, star Joey Lauren Adams, and other notable artists and experts in queer cinema. The film also includes Rodgers' own personal journey as a trans filmmaker.

film2 years ago

"Chasing Chasing Amy": A Documentary on Kevin Smith's Controversial Rom-Com and Its Legacy

Director Sav Rodgers explores their love for Kevin Smith's 1997 rom-com "Chasing Amy" in a new documentary, "Chasing Chasing Amy," which also delves into the film's problematic elements and its impact on LGBTQ+ representation in cinema. The film features interviews with Smith, Guinevere Turner, Joey Lauren Adams, and others, and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Despite some weaknesses in the personal narrative, the documentary offers a thorough analysis of the film and its cultural significance.