I think we're making history

July 1, 2017 8:39 PM

Louis C.K. presents a trailer for the documentary Check It, about a group of LGBTQ kids in DC who, in response to trans- and homophobic violence, have formed a street gang to protect themselves and each other. (There's a Louis-free version of the trailer at the link as well.) (Content warning: Violence.)
posted by Joseph Gurl (6 comments total)

This looks incredibly interesting, and totally worth it for $5. The article says it's not yet clear how much of that fee goes to the documentary creators and its subjects. Hopefully they can update on that. (though I don't know how much this sort of thing costs to host--maybe $5 just makes it break even)
posted by Anonymous at 11:45 PM on July 1, 2017

Everything Louis sells on his site costs $5 per download, and I guess he's making money off that when it comes to his own stuff, so I'd expect it to be more than break-even. I sent a reply to his notification mailout asking what the split is for Check It and will copy any response here.
posted by flabdablet at 3:25 AM on July 2, 2017 [1 favorite]

I cut this movie, thanks for posting about it! From what I understand, Louie's cut is only to cover server costs, he's not profiting at all. I can't remember the exact percentage, but it's way way lower than iTunes or Amazon. (where it will be eventually as well.) Go watch it!
posted by fungible at 4:52 AM on July 2, 2017 [38 favorites]

thanks louis ck & fungible!
posted by leotrotsky at 5:17 AM on July 2, 2017 [1 favorite]

I'm going to
14th
and K Street

That is some damn fine editing.
posted by flabdablet at 8:15 AM on July 2, 2017

Thanks for posting. I'm surprised I haven't seen this pop up in my trans groups.
posted by AFABulous at 3:24 PM on July 2, 2017