Product Details

• Directors: Bill Tangeman
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Heretic Films
• DVD Release Date: April 24, 2007
• Run Time: 73 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000NA1W7W
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #120,083 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

There are an awful lot of Starbucks coffee shops around the globe, and attempting to visit each one is a goal that some might describe as foolhardy (at best). But don't tell that to the singularly-monikered Winter, who is the star and focus of the quirky documentary Starbucking. A eccentric young man with a drive that borders on obsessive, Winter has spent 10 years consuming coffee at every Starbucks in the world (and writing about it on his blog), and in the course of Nebraska-based filmmaker Bill Tangeman's documentary, he downs what appears to be several troughs' worth of the brew while espousing his theories on life and global harmony. From the standpoint of sheer spectacle, the sight of Winter guzzling coffee is eye-raising but not quite on par with Morgan Spurlock's self-abuse in Super Size Me (and the movie ultimately says little about the coffee chain's rampant growth), but Tangeman's amusing direction tempers the repetitive aspects of Winter's mission. The DVD includes commentary by Winter and Tangeman, as well as deleted scenes. -- Paul Gaita

Product Description

Follow the bizarre story of Winter, a man who has dedicated his life to visiting every Starbucks in the world. Discover the unlikely motivation behind his seemingly pointless and impossible mission. Learn how this near obsession has driven Winter to more than 6,000 Starbucks (and counting) since 1997.

Ride along with Winter on a journey that has led him to nearly every U.S. state and several foreign countries in search of new Starbucks. See hilarious encounters with the people he meets along the way. Watch as he tries to break his longstanding record of visiting 28 Starbucks in one day to find out if that much caffeine can drive a person completely insane!

STARBUCKING is truly the ultimate road movie. The story takes place on location everywhere, including the friendly neighborhood Starbucks down the street from your house. Sit back, have a cup of joe, and watch as one man defies society's norms in a never ending search for the lady in green...

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starbucking Rocks, February 25, 2007

By	R. Tangeman "DerBeagle" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the kind of movie that is much greater than the sum of its parts. Winter, the star - if you can call him that, is an interesting character but not nearly interesting enough for 70+ minutes of footage. Rather, it is the blend of Road Trip type humor, the thoughts from the characters encountered on the journey, coupled with the fact that this is not a concocted documentary which culminate to turn an interesting subject into an uplifting, funny and insightful movie. It was great in the film festivals and I can't wait to watch the final take along with the bonus features.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Had to watch, April 24, 2007

By	Terry Fritts (Moore, OK USA) - See all my reviews

It is hard to describe this piece of work. Bizarre comes to mind but that's not really correct. I reached a point where I wanted to stop watching but I had to finish it. It is an experience in itself. What Winter does is some kind of performance art. There is precision and discipline and commitment and unbelievable effort and even deprivation involved in what he does. As I watched I had the strongest urge to go to my own Starbucks. Made me want to take a road trip,too. Freedom calls. And all of that rests on a barely submerged question of sanity. But is it his or mine? I'm glad I watched it and I may have to watch it again.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One man's caffeinated journey.., March 9, 2007

By	Stefanie Kammerman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Starbucking" is a must see film! It's a brilliantly produced documentary that captures the essence of one man's psychological obsession to visit every single Starbucks coffee house. Winter's perserverance is highly entertaining, and I will admit that I became entranced with his journey. This is a film that could definitely be watched a hundred times and still make you laugh...Bravo to all of those involved in the making of this film!
Best regards,
Stefanie Kammerman