Sell/Buy/Date is a 2022 American documentary-comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by Sarah Jones, from a story by Jones and David Goldblum, based upon her off-Broadway play of the same name. Meryl Streep serves as an executive producer.
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| Directed by | Sarah Jones |
| Screenplay by | Sarah Jones |
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| Cinematography | Joshua Z. Weinstein |
| Edited by | Melissa McCoy |
| Music by | Jeff Beal |
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| Distributed by | Cinedigm |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2022. It was released on October 14, 2022, by Cinedigm.
Plot
editThe film follows Sarah Jones as she travels across the United States, navigating the sex industry's relationship with race, power, and economics. Jones additionally portrays four different characters, with Rosario Dawson, Bryan Cranston, Ilana Glazer, Evan Seinfeld, Lotus Lain, Terria Xo, Leslie Farrington, Alice Little, among others appearing in the film.[2]
Production
editIn January 2021, it was announced Sarah Jones would direct, write, and produce, a documentary revolving around the sex industry, based on her Off-Broadway play of the same name, with Meryl Streep, Laverne Cox and Rashida Jones serving as executive producers.[3] The announcement of the project drew significant backlash, from sex workers and rights activists.[4][5] Cox and Jones later exited the project.[6][7] Following the backlash, Jones throughout the film made sure to include sex workers of various backgrounds.[8]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2022.[9] In July 2022, Cinedigm acquired distribution rights to the film.[10] It was released on October 14, 2022.[11]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 71% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Sell/Buy/Date". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Nordstrom, Leigh (March 15, 2022). "Sarah Jones Makes Directorial Debut With Meryl Streep-Produced Film". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (January 5, 2021). "Tony Winner Sarah Jones Sets Sex Industry Docu 'Sell/Buy/Date'; Rashida Jones, Meryl Streep And Laverne Cox To Executive Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Dickson, EJ (January 7, 2021). "Laverne Cox Drops Out of Sex Work Film Following Outrage". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Molumby, Deidre (January 8, 2021). "Sex worker documentary produced by Meryl Streep and Rashida Jones receives backlash". Entertainment.ie. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (January 7, 2021). "'Sell/Buy/Date': Laverne Cox Exits Sarah Jones' Sex Worker Doc Following "Outrage"". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ "Sell/Buy/Date". Secret Sauce Media. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Manning-Schaffel, Vivian (March 11, 2022). "The Many Voices of Sarah Jones". Shondaland. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 2, 2022). "SXSW's Lineup For Return To In-Person Festival Includes Movies With Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage, Pete Davidson, Rose Byrne & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 2, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (July 26, 2022). "'Sell/Buy/Date,' From Executive Producer Meryl Streep, Sells to Cinedigm Following SXSW Debut (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Major, Michael (September 21, 2022). "Watch the Trailer For Sarah Jones' SELL/BUY/DATE Film Adaption". Broadway World. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ "Sell/Buy/Date". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.