25th anniversary re-release of this cult classic documentary.
An endearingly lo-fi, handmade time capsule of late ‘90s collector culture, Vinyl highlights the last gasp of analog filmmaking and collecting, in the face of an existential digital threat. Through conversations with dozens of devoted record collectors, this cult classic offers an unblinking and amusing look at collectors in crisis, exploring the personal struggles that lead to collecting, the negative ways it impacts some, and the essential joy it brings to others, helping them achieve a sense of meaning, purpose, and comfort.
An endearingly lo-fi, handmade time capsule of late ‘90s collector culture, Vinyl highlights the last gasp of analog filmmaking and collecting, in the face of an existential digital threat. Through conversations with dozens of devoted record collectors, this cult classic offers an unblinking and amusing look at collectors in crisis, exploring the personal struggles that lead to collecting, the negative ways it impacts some, and the essential joy it brings to others, helping them achieve a sense of meaning, purpose, and comfort.
Director: Alan Zweig
Format: Ditial
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