DAMN! Is the Price of Fame Too Damn High?
Aaron Fisher-Cohen
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Plot Summary
DAMN! is an independent, feature length documentary chronicling the story of "Rent is Too Damn High" party founder Jimmy McMillan, a Vietnam veteran, black belt karate master, former stripper and 1970's soul singer who became an overnight sensation. After his appearance on the 2010 televised New York gubernatorial debate went viral, receiving over 2 million views in 24 hours, Jimmy was lifted from political obscurity into the international spotlight.
Movie Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes
TOMATOMETER
40%- Reviews Counted: 10
- Fresh: 4
- Rotten: 6
- Average Rating: 5.2/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: By the end of this smart, subtle film by Aaron Fisher-Cohen, you realize that it's actually a deft look at flash-in-the-pan fame and the emptiness at the heart of it.
Rotten: Even at 73 minutes, the film is, well, too damn long.
Rotten: The director ultimately treads too fine a line between expose and cash-in, in part because he belabors his thesis.
Rotten: The movie is padded with repetitive media appearances, fan videos, and the ramblings of a subject who may not have a firm grasp on reality.
Customer Reviews
Interesting commentary on media
This film is a great behind the scenes look at how our culture can pluck someone from obscurity, shoot them to the height of fame and then forget them just as quickly. It's very well made and gives the viewer a first hand view of the effect this type of experience has on an average person. Definitely worth watching.
Fantastic Documentary
One of the best documentaries you haven't seen. Great contemplation on the concept of fame and what it means to get your 15 minutes.
Great movie, even if you're not into politics
I saw this movie in New York at the Cinema Village theater (it's there until August 19th 2011!) This movie has a great story, a hilarious leading man and fantastic music. It's a great movie for people that are not into politics and just want to watch something fun and interesting but it's also a great commentary on our culture and how we treat these viral video "stars." I loved it and I can't wait for it to come to Philadelphia theaters!!
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