Is Be Kind Rewind a true story?

'Be Kind Rewind' the 'True' Story of Fats Waller. Jack Black stars in Be Kind Rewind, a one-of-a-kind comedy from the mind of writer/director Michel Gondry. Black stars as a lovable loser stuck in a life that's too small for his big dreams.

Simply so, what is Be Kind Rewind saying about filmmaking?

"Be Kind Rewind" wants to probe the interplay among films, their audience and the people who make them. It's an exuberant, fanciful fable set amid the scruffy outskirts of American society, where people's need for escapism coincides with their desire to participate in its creation.

Also, where does Be Kind Rewind take place? New Jersey

Also question is, what is Be Kind Rewind about?

While attempting to sabotage the local power plant, freeloader Jerry accidentally becomes magnetised and wipes all of the videos at the Be Kind Rewind rental store. The store owner, Mr Fletcher, is already facing closure and now the few customers he has have nothing to watch. When one regular asks for `Ghostbusters', acting manager Mike and Jerry cobble together a 20-minute remake using an old camcorder.

Is Be Kind Rewind on Netflix?

Be Kind Rewind ( 2008 ) on Netflix In order to keep the business running, they re-shoot every film in the store with their own camera, with a budget of zero dollars.

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What does sweded mean?

Swede (swēd) v.: To re-create a trailer, scene, or movie with untrained actors and low-budget aesthetics; n.: A native or inhabitant of Sweden. (NOTE: This article isn't about Sweden.) Chances are you've sweded something before without even knowing it.

Who directed Be Kind Rewind?

Michel Gondry

What movie is filming in Passaic NJ?

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