This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.... (Full plot summary below)
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This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.
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| BrianOrndorf.comBrian OrndorfTraces the history, excesses, and glory of unsavory cinema, providing a magnificent education in the process, communicating the nuances and traditions of a brand often disregarded as forgettable schlock. |
| Creative LoafingMatt BrunsonHighly recommended viewing not only for grindhouse fans but for anyone with an interest in film history. |
| Bullz-Eye.comJason ZingaleAmerican Grindhouse is a little vanilla in its presentation, but it's a pretty fascinating story nonetheless. |
| Slant MagazineChuck BowenAmerican Grindhouse seems to miss the irony of what the recent proliferation of faux-exploitation films actually partially represents. |
| New York TimesMike HaleIn its academic approach, American Grindhouse is like sex ed: the lecture gets tedious, but it's worth sitting through for the pictures. |
| User ReviewDodd AFor anyone interested in the history of grindhouse cinema, this is a must-see. This traces exploitation film making from the days of Thomas Edison to the present. American Grindhouse is a comprehensive and organized documentary on the subject. |
| User ReviewLee BAbsolutely fascinating! Mind. effectively. blown. |
| User ReviewMatthew JIt's a great doc on the subject matter there's a wealth of film history in this. |
| User ReviewBradley HJust a wonderful, entertaining, clip filled overview of Exploitation cinema. Lots of juicy tidbits and some fine interviews from industry Exploit historians. A very fun movie that made me want to go out and get my grubby paws on every film they mention. |
| User ReviewMichael MGreat overview of the influence of this genre on mainstream movies. |
