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The movie that made Ben Affleck cry in real life — here's the messy true story.
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Tracing Amy: The Chasing Amy Doc (2009)

90s indie nostalgiabehind-the-scenes chaosView Askewniverse deep cut

Overview

Documentary

A documentary about the production, release and reception of Kevin Smith's 1997 Miramax cult classic "Chasing Amy."

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Joey Lauren Adams' raw honesty about the film's personal toll.

Direction

Figueroa & Knutson capture Smith at his most unguarded.

Writing

Kevin's unfiltered storytelling — no PR filter, just pure Kevin.

Best for:Solo: Late-night dive for Clerks stans who know every Jay & Silent Bob quote.·Rewatch: Essential companion after your annual Chasing Amy rewatch.·Friends: Bond over how much you all wanted to be Holden McNeil (we've all been there).
Heads up:Language: F-bombs aplenty — it's Kevin Smith, baby.·Triggers: Discussions of homophobia in 90s indie film culture.
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Director

Zak Knutson

ReleasedAug 4, 2009
Runtime1h 22m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
View Askew Productions
Chop Shop Entertainment

Top Cast

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

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Scott Mosier

Scott Mosier

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Guinevere Turner

Guinevere Turner

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Joey Lauren Adams

Joey Lauren Adams

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Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

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Jason Lee

Jason Lee

Self

David Klein

David Klein

Self

Amy Taubin

Amy Taubin

Self

Jason Mewes

Jason Mewes

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Smith wrote the script in 20 days after his breakup with Adams, making the 'based on a true story' label uncomfortably literal.

Cultural

The doc captures peak 'indie sleaze' era Miramax, when Weinstein's empire still seemed charmingly scrappy rather than sinister.

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