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Chain Camera (2001): Ratings

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Chain Camera is a 2001 documentary directed by Kirby Dick. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metascore
68
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Chain Camera (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Kirby Dick
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chain Camera About?

The premise of Chain Camera without spoilers.

Ten Los Angeles high school students participate in a documentary project where they each take turns filming one another’s lives for a week. Through this exchange, the film offers an intimate and unfiltered look at adolescence, exploring themes of friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up. The rotating cameras provide a unique perspective on a generation's authentic experiences and vulnerabilities.

Chain Camera Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • american
  • school
  • high school
  • reality
  • teen angst
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Chain Camera

Directed by Kirby Dick.

From the director

More from Kirby Dick

More films directed by Kirby Dick, best-rated first: Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist, The Invisible War, The Bleeding Edge and The Hunting Ground.

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Chain Camera Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Chain Camera 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

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Chain Camera FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chain Camera, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chain Camera?

Chain Camera runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Chain Camera released?

Chain Camera was released on June 22, 2001.

Who directed Chain Camera?

Chain Camera was directed by Kirby Dick.

More films by Kirby Dick

How is Chain Camera rated?

Chain Camera has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Chain Camera have a post-credit scene?

No. Chain Camera has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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