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Sex, Drugs & Bicycles

Sex, Drugs & Bicycles (2020)

1h 26m | PG-13

⭐ 7 / 10

The documentary that answers the question: is having month-long double paid vacations, no fear of homelessness, and universal health care the nightmare we've been warned about? The answer may surprise you.

Director: Jonathan Blank

Studio: Wildform Media

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

David Sedaris

David Sedaris

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Arjan Roskam

Arjan Roskam

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Marianne Thieme

Marianne Thieme

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Ruut Veenhoven

Ruut Veenhoven

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Paul Schnabel

Paul Schnabel

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Reviews

By J1A

With its colorful animated sequences, sweeping cinematic shots of Dutch landscapes, and playful music choices, the film ensures a breezy watch that never fails to hold the viewer’s attention. While a strongly opinionated film, Blank’s subjective approach feels warranted with his outsider perspective and his personality shines through with his wry sense of humor. In addition to narrating the film, he voices the interview questions, often asking follow-up questions that elicit amusing reactions from his interview subjects. These moments feel much more casual and intimate than we’d expect from a documentary, and Blank’s curiosity keeps us eager to learn more.