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Cleanflix
Directed by
  • Andrew James
  • Joshua Ligairi
Written by
  • Andrew James
  • Joshua Ligairi
Produced by
  • Amber Bollinger
  • Andrew James
  • Joshua Ligairi
Starring
Cinematography
  • Andrew James
  • Joshua Ligairi
Edited by
  • Andrew James
  • Joshua Ligairi
Music byChris Ohran
Production
companies
  • Clean Cut Productions
  • Beachfire Pictures
  • Icarus Arts & Entertainment
  • Connell Creations
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 11, 2009 (2009-September-11) (TIFF 2009)
  • 2012 (2012) (Limited theatrical release)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cleanflix is a documentary about CleanFlicks and the re-edited video stores and the film sanitization industry, particularly in Utah.

Themes and discussion

The film mainly talks about CleanFlicks, the re-edited DVD business, how it was started, the Mormons moral beliefs on the editing of Hollywood movies, filmmakers' stances on the idea of re-edited films, and the lawsuits between CleanFlicks and the Directors Guild of America.[1][2] It also shows some of the video stores in Utah Valley that sold them and the business owners and the sexual misconduct of edited video store owner, Daniel Thompson.

Release

The film premiered at the

Vudu,[5] YouTube, Hulu, and iTunes.[6]

Reception

The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 71% approval rating with an average rating of 6.25/10 based on 7 reviews.[7]

MetroActive.com called the film, "...a terrific tale..."[13] The Orlando Sentinel gave the film 3/4 stars and said, "...these 'censorship' issues are still with us and as [it] points out, both sides have a point."[14] Greig Dymond of CBC News called the film, "compelling," and said, "that [the film] deserves to find an audience beyond the festival circuit."[15] Jimmy Martin of SLUG Magazine described the film as, "...a powerful, poignant and balanced exploration..."[16]

Accolades

Ceremony Award Date of ceremony Result Ref(s)
New York United Film Festival Best Documentary Won [17]

References

  1. ^ The Auteurs Daily: Toronto. Reel to Real on Notebook|MUBI
  2. ^ Tubi
  3. ^ TIFF Movie Review: CleanFlix|/Film
  4. ^ Prime Video
  5. ^ Vudu
  6. ^ Andrew James - Film Independent
  7. ^ "Cleanflix (2009)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  8. ^ Leydon, Joe (28 September 2009). "Cleanflix". Variety. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  9. SlashFilm
    . Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  10. ^ Murray, Noel; Tobias, Scott (13 September 2009). "Toronto Film Festival '09: Day 3". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  11. ^ Fuchs, Cynthia (26 April 2010). "Cleanflix". PopMatters. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  12. ^ Merrick (14 September 2009). "CARTUNA REPORTING - TIFF DAY FOUR (Part One) - DAYBREAKERS, CLEANFLIX, UNDER THE MOUNTAIN, MALL GIRLS, And More!!". Ain't It Cool News. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  13. MetroActive.com
    . 24 February 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  14. ^ "FFF Movie Review: Cleanflix". Orlando Sentinel. 2 April 2010. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  15. ^ Dymond, Greig (18 September 2009). "Cleanflix: One way to sanitize Hollywood movies". CBC News. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  16. ^ Martin, Jimmy (18 August 2010). "Festival Coverage - Cleanflix". SLUG Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  17. ^ Official website

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