Boutique: To Preserve and Collectchronicles the rise of the Blu-ray collectible renaissance and the growing number of specialty distributors dedicated to restoring and re-releasing long-lost cinematic treasures. Featuring interviews with filmmakers, stars, historians, collectors, and industry experts, the documentary highlights the passion behind preserving overlooked films and underappreciated artists. A love letter to cinephilia, it celebrates those working to rescue and share forgotten works with new audiences.
directed by: Ry Levey starring: Chris Alexander, Bill Allen, David Blyth, Lizzie Borden, Brian Damude, Samm Deighan, Lesleh Donaldson, David Gregory, Frank Jaffe, Peter Kuplowsky, Lisa Langlois, Carolyn Mauricette, Lisa Petrucci, Jason Pichonsky, Andrew JG Williams 2024 / 75 min / 1.78:1/ English DTS-HD MA 5.1
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
Commentary with Director Ry Levey and Co-Executive producers Jason and Brett Butler
Interview Outtakes
Trailer
Short Films:
The Closest Thing to HeavenDir. Ry Levey, 2013, Canada, 9 mins
Nora: Through the YearsDir. Ry Levey, 2017, Canada, 14 mins
