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Everything to Entertain You: The Story of Video Headquarters

Everything to Entertain You: The Story of Video Headquarters

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Documentary

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A 60 minute documentary on one of the greatest video stores in the country, Video Headquarters, from Keene, New Hampshire that existed for 32 years from 1983-2015. It's owner, Ken McAleer, was a prominent figure among independent video store owners and the documentary examines how one man, with a single video store, can have such a big impact in the industry. A labor of love from a first time filmmaker and former employee, this nostalgic look back at the video store era includes interviews with VHQ owner Ken McAleer, employees, comic artist and former video store owner, Stephen Bissette, and a treasure trove of archival photographs and documents from the store.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

23 August 2023

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Cast

Ken McAleer

Ken McAleer

Self

Stephen R. Bissette

Stephen R. Bissette

Self

Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson

Self

Emma Pantesco

Emma Pantesco

Self

Neil Rounds

Neil Rounds

Self

Sarah Dublin

Sarah Dublin

Self

Ned Braley

Ned Braley

Self

Pam Benoit

Pam Benoit

Self

Tom Cook

Tom Cook

Self

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