ETR Media

Boutique: To Preserve and Collect

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

ETR Media is the brand new film distribution arm of Enjoy the Ride Records, a Long Island based record label, specializing in cult following reissues through a variety of genres. ETR Media releases will adhere to the same quality standards as fans have come to associate with their lavish LP reissues. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this new and unique home video line!

Boutique: To Preserve and Collect chronicles 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

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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 Heaven Dir. Ry Levey, 2013, Canada, 9 mins
- Nora: Through the Years Dir. Ry Levey, 2017, Canada, 14 mins
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.4347825 / 5 from 23 reviews.

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Nifty documentary for fans of physical media.

"The content contained in this documentary features fascinating footage that’s sure to please physical media enthusiasts everywhere."

— Mark H. (5/5)

Great Documentary

"If you love boutique labels then you need this documentary in your collection. If it wasn’t for these companies we wouldn’t have these wild and obscure movies on amazing restored physical media."

— David B. (5/5)

A Love Letter to What We Love Doing

"I really enjoyed this doc. Hearing from both big fans of boutique collecting and the ones who provide us with these awesome restorations was really insightful. It’s cool to get a glimpse at what their processes are like and how they got started. Also the bonus features are great too! I love Something Weird so the tour of their shop was a nice treat."

— Brian R. (5/5)

This is a film for all those who love movies and collecting them. Physical will live forever.

"Aside from being a small documentary about home video and the movie rental market, it talks about how a lot of boutique independent labels are keeping movies alive for a new generation of fans."

— Louis I. (5/5)

Good, but not great

"As a former projectionist and film student during the 35mm era, film preservation and film history have always been important to me, so I was excited to see this pop up for sale. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but this seemed a little light. . . not the deep dive into film preservation I was hoping for. There are glimpses of a much better documentary to be made throughout. I loved the behind the scenes footage, but some of the talking head stuff was lacking in any substance. I think this is a good first draft, but could use a little more focus."

— Douglas A. (3/5)

A great documentary for collectors

"This was a pretty solid little documentary which goes behind the scenes of the boutique labels we love, from the packaging to the special features it’s an interesting if not too informative watch."

— james b. (4/5)

A quick doc on the value and importance of boutique labels

"A nice documentary that shows off the niche collector market of boutique bluray labels. Showcasing the birth and beginning of several major labels back to what some say the 1st "criterion" to the newer ones of the last few years from all sides of the world. If your a fan already most information might already be known to you, but still a fun watch to waste alil over an hour."

— Donald P. (4/5)

Boutique- To Preserve and Collect

"I've been waiting to see this documentary for a long time. Thank you so much for releasing it. It's nice for us collectors to have a voice"

— Ralph E. (5/5)

Entertaining and informative

"Really well made documentary about physical media and boutique labels. Great interviews. Really interesting insight into preservation and the history of physical media. Highly entertaining."

— Sue S. (5/5)

Good one

"Really fun documentary if you are into boutique labels and releases. Fun watch and cool packaging. Loved all the interviews and commentary."

— Joe C. (5/5)