Chasing Chasing Amy


“One of the best movies about movies I’ve ever seen.” - Kevin Smith

Chasing Chasing Amy is a documentary feature film examining the transformational impact that one queer, ‘90s rom-com had on 12-year-old Sav Rodgers from Kansas, versus the controversial effect and lasting influence that Kevin Smith’s cult classic has had on the broader LGBTQ+ community.

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An incredibly well-crafted and uniquely positioned documentary, Chasing Chasing Amy soars because it depicts how something so flawed can also be so inspirational and formative.
— Screen Rant

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Chasing Chasing Amy is a documentary that sparks real conversation about identity, representation, and the cultural impact of the stories we love.

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  • “This documentary is ultimately a strong and important examination of how popular entertainment can touch and move us in unexpected and deeply personal ways.” - Peter Sobczynski, RogerEbert.com

    “It might just be the best piece of film criticism of the year.” - Christopher Campbell, Nonfics

    "As a piece of filmmaking, Chasing Chasing Amy is effectively put together.” - Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter

    "Rogers expertly blends everything in the film into a stunning narrative, also leaving room for some brutally honest and thought-provoking revelations. No matter how you feel about “Chasing Amy” itself, ALL sides of the story are told in this doc." - Imaginary Amie, Three Imaginary Girls

    "Rodgers possesses sharp storytelling instincts and a cinematic presence so sincere and authentic it could break your heart. You come away from this film hoping genuinely for his happiness and waiting eagerly for his next film." - Hope Madden, UK Film Review

    "Chasing Chasing Amy is Sav Rodgers’ heartfelt, transparent, and articulate look at what it is to grow up gay and transgender in a world of heteronormative hostility. This is, hands-down, one of the best film experiences you will ever have." - Bradley Gibson, Film Threat

    "Chasing Chasing Amy is an impressive reminder that discussions on the art of filmmaking can be much more nuanced." - Aidan Kelley, Collider

    "Rodgers has crafted a worthy companion to Chasing Amy, a warm and inclusive film that could not come at a better time." - John Fink, The Film Stage

    "A documentary that proves the impact films have on those that watch them, those that create them, and those that star in them. Not everyone will have the same experience with a film, which is what makes them so special." - Tessa Smith, Mama’s Geeky

    "With subtle layers and complexities, this is a surprising, skillfully-crafted, deeply personal, moving and romantic film. It’s a gem that promises a bright filmmaking future for Sav Rodgers." - James Kleinmann, The Queer Review

    "Chasing Chasing Amy is an important and fascinating documentary. It looks at Kevin Smith’s Chasing Amy in a way that you may not have seen before and the journey of director Sav Rodgers is one that will absolutely touch your heart." - Branyan Towe, Loud and Clear

  • Certified Fresh, Rotten Tomatoes

    2023 Popcorn List Selection, Festival Favorite Films

    NOMINATED - Best Documentary, GLAAD Media Awards

    Winner, Best Documentary FilmOut San Diego

    Winner, Grand Jury Prize Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival

    Winner, Golden Slice Award, Best Feature Film - The New Haven Documentary Film Festival

    Winner, Jury Award - Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

    Winner, Best Documentary Feature - St. Louis International Film Festival

    Winner, Best Documentary - Omaha Film Festival

    DReam Maker Award, Director Sav Rodgers - Cleveland International Film Festival

    Ad Hoc Docs Award Winner - Cleveland International Film Festival

    Winner, Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize - Roze Filmdagen (Amsterdam)

    Jury Award, Runner Up Best Documentary Feature Film - OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival

    Winner, Audience Award, Charlotte International Film Festival

  • Tribeca Festival (2023) - Viewpoints Competition, Official Selection
    Bentonville Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Provincetown International Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Frameline Film Festival - (2023) - Official Selection
    Out Here Now: Kansas City LGBTQ+ Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival - Closing Night Feature, Official Selection
    Cordillera Film International Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    OutSouthFilm Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    CinemaQ (2023) - Official Selection
    Macon Film Festival (2023) - Opening Night Feature, Official Selection
    Sidewalk Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Prism Film Festival (formerly AGLIFF) - (2023) - Official Selection
    FilmOut San Diego (2023) - Official Selection, Best Documentary Winner
    Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival (2023) - Opening Night Feature, Official Selection, Grand Jury Prize Winner
    Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Out on Film (2023) - Official Selection
    Reeling Chicago LGBTQ Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Oslo/Fusion (2023) - Official Selection
    Loft Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Tampa Bay Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Tallgrass Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Flip The Script Minnesota (2023) - Opening Night Feature, Official Selection
    Reel Q (2023) - Official Selection
    ImageOut: Rochester LGBT Film and Video Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Buffalo International Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Heartland International Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    OUTShine Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    SModcastle Film Festival (2023) - Opening Night Feature
    BFI London Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection, Grierson Award Nominee
    New Hampshire Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Seattle Queer Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    NHDocs (2023) - Official Selection, Winner of The Golden Slice Award for Best Documentary
    Way Out West LGBT Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Something Like a Film Festival Queer Series - Kathmandu (2023) - Official Selection
    American Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Bright Lights Film Series at Emerson College (2023) - Official Selection
    Out North Pride Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    LesGaiCineMad: Madrid Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    St. Louis International Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection, Jury Prize for Best Documentary Winner
    image+nation Montreal (2023) - Official Selection
    Melbourne Queer Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Calgary Underground Film Festival Docs (2023) - Official Selection
    Merlinka Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Vail Film Festival (2023) - Official Selection
    Palm Springs International Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    ReelOut Queer Film & Video Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    Omaha Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection, Best Documentary Winner
    Roze Filmdagen: Amsterdam LGBTQ Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection, Jury Prize for Best Documentary, Audience Award for Best Documentary
    BFI Flare (2024) - Official Selection
    OUT at the Movies International Film Fest (2024) - Special Screening
    Cleveland International Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection, Ad Hoc Docs Award Competition Winner, DReam Maker Award Winner (Sav Rodgers)
    Freep Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    Milwaukee Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    Sunny Bunny Kyiv (2024) - Official Selection
    San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    Cinema Columbus (2024) - Official Selection
    Maryland Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    Flatpack Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    Rainbow Visions Edmonton (2024) - Official Selection
    Free State Festival (2024) - Official Selection
    Queer Visions Bristol (2024) - Official Selection
    Utah Queer Film Festival (2024) - Closing Night Feature, Official Selection
    Charlotte Film Festival (2024) - Opening Night Feature, Official Selection, Audience Award for Best Documentary Winner
    Desert Waves Film Festival (2025) - Special Screening