17 Blocks

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17 Blocks
17 Blocks poster.jpg
Official poster
Directed by Davy Rothbart
Written by
Produced by
CinematographyZachary Shields
Edited byJennifer Tiexiera
Music by Nick Urata
Production
companies
Distributed by MTV Documentary Films
Release dates
  • April 27, 2019 (2019-04-27)(Tribeca)
  • February 19, 2021 (2021-02-19)(United States)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

17 Blocks is an 2019 American documentary film, directed by Davy Rothbart, written by Rothbart and Jennifer Tiexiera. The film revolves around the Sanford family, who spent 20 years filming themselves.

Contents

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019. It was released in virtual cinema on February 19, 2021, by MTV Documentary Films.

Synopsis

The film follows the Sanford family, who spent 20 years filming themselves, living just 20 minutes away from the White House.

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019. [1] [2] The film also screened at AFI Docs on June 20, 2019. [3] In July 2019, MTV Documentary Films acquired distribution rights to the film. [4] The film was released in virtual cinema on February 19, 2021. [5]

Reception

17 Blocks received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 27 reviews, with an average of 8.4/10. [6] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 79 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [7]

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References

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  2. Hayes, Dade (March 5, 2019). "Tribeca Film Festival Unveils Feature Lineup, With Screen Time For John DeLorean, Muhammad Ali, Chelsea Manning". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  3. "17 Blocks". AFI Docs . Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  4. Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 25, 2019). "MTV Documentary Films Sets First Two Pics Under Sheila Nevins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  5. Obenson, Tambay (February 15, 2021). "'17 Blocks' Trailer: A Stirring Examination of the Gun Violence Crisis Through One Family's Saga". IndieWire . Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  6. "17 Blocks". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango . Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  7. "17 Blocks". Metacritic . Red Ventures . Retrieved August 28, 2021.