Kim's Video

Synopsis

For two decades, New York City cinephiles had access to a treasure trove of rare and esoteric films through Kim's Video. Originally run by the enigmatic Yongman Kim, his franchise eventually amassed 55,000 rental titles. In 2008, facing a changing industry, Mr. Kim offered to give away his collection provided that it stay intact and be available to Kim's Video members. The small Italian village of Salemi, Sicily became home to the archive. But after the initial publicity faded, so too did any sign of the collection. Redmon embarks on a seemingly quixotic quest to track down what happened to the legendary collection and to free it from purgatory.

Director Biography

Filmmaking duo David Redmon and Ashley Sabin together produce, direct, photograph, and edit documentaries that have screened in festivals, theaters, and on television worldwide. They are currently planning their next adventures in filmmaking, fully understanding their plans never pan out as expected.