Riveted: The History of Jeans

February. 07,2022      
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Riveted: The History of Jeans reveals the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment. At any given moment, half the people on the planet are wearing them. They have become a staple of clothing the world over, worn by everyone from presidents and supermodels to farmers and artists. More than just an item of apparel, America’s tangled past is woven into the indigo blue fabric. From its roots in slavery to its connection to the Wild West, youth culture, the civil rights movement, rock and roll, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop, jeans are the canvas on which the history of American ideology and politics is writ large.

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Reviews

Mjeteconer
2022/02/07

Just perfect...

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AshUnow
2022/02/08

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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Allison Davies
2022/02/09

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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Guillelmina
2022/02/10

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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