2011
Not Rated
1 h 12 m

2011
Not Rated
1 h 12 m

Summary Damn! is the the story of Rent is 2 Damn High founder Jimmy McMillan, a Vietnam veteran, black belt Karate master, former stripper, and 70’s soul singer, who became an overnight sensation after his appearance on the 2010 New York gubernatorial debate went viral, receiving over 2 million views in 24 hours and lifting Jimmy from political ...

Directed By: Aaron Fisher-Cohen

2011
Not Rated
1 h 12 m

2011
Not Rated
1 h 12 m

Damn!

Name: Damn!
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Comedy, News
Released: 2011-08-12
Duration: 1 min 12 s
Rating: 44
Cast: Caprice Alves, Vincent Imbesi, Jimmy McMillan

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Aaron Fisher-Cohen

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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

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The New York Times

Aug 11, 2011

Mr. Fisher-Cohen captures Mr. McMillan's transformation from a guy with a funny look and line into someone who believes his own hype and misconstrues his Warholian 15 minutes for widespread popularity and influence. It's a dismaying portrait and, here in the YouTube age, a direct hit.

By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW

Time Out

Aug 10, 2011

Damn! clearly knows a thing or two about fameballs, but it leaves the rest of the heavy lifting to the viewer.

By S. James Snyder FULL REVIEW

The A.V. Club

Aug 10, 2011

Damn! would be a more insightful condemnation of the exploitation process if it didn't reek so strongly of exploitation itself.

By Nathan Rabin FULL REVIEW

Variety

Aug 13, 2011

Even at 73 minutes, the film is, well, too damn long.

By Rob Nelson FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Aug 9, 2011

The director ultimately treads too fine a line between exposé and cash-in, in part because he belabors his thesis. Sure, McMillan is at least half charlatan, but 20 minutes into Damn! it's clear that he's also a sad, possibly disturbed man who needs a compassionate caseworker more than the attention of a fickle public or ambitious documentarian.

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New York Post

Aug 12, 2011

Little more than a rehash of old news.

By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

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Release Date Aug 12, 2011

Duration 1 h 12 m

Rating Not Rated

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Caprice Alves

Caprice Alves

Vincent Imbesi

Vincent Imbesi

Jimmy McMillan

Jimmy McMillan

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