Kim's Video

This historical documentary examines the legacy of Kim's Video, a New York establishment that operated for nearly thirty years starting in 1987. The film focuses on the mysterious Yongman Kim, who built a significant collection of over fifty thousand VHS tapes, providing local film enthusiasts with access to a wide array of rare cinema.

Directed and written by David Redmon and Ashley Sabin, the production was a joint effort between United Kingdom and United States companies Carnivalesque Films and Fremantle Documentaries. The film features appearances by several individuals as themselves, including Kim Yong-man, Vittorio Sgarbi, Isabel Gillies, Robert Greene, Eric Hynes, and David Redmon.

Released in September 2023 with a runtime of 89 minutes, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 1,200 votes and an identical rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 23 votes.