we're your friendly neighborhood vhs archaeologists.
playbackthetape aims to preserve, promote, and present 100% vintage home-recorded vhs content, through screenings that are free, open to the public, and encourage community dialogue.
discover rare vintage gems and and new pop cultural insights. shows are comprised largely of collected submissions. come to contribute, or just to explore!
it's time to rewind.
playbackthetape aims to preserve, promote, and present 100% vintage home-recorded vhs content, through screenings that are free, open to the public, and encourage community dialogue.
discover rare vintage gems and and new pop cultural insights. shows are comprised largely of collected submissions. come to contribute, or just to explore!
it's time to rewind.
don't take our word for it... here's what the critics have to say:yes, our screenings are always free and always all ages.
no, we do not archive our videotapes online.
yes, you can involved with a donation, by volunteering, by submitting material, or buying some swag.
no, we do not screen uninterrupted feature-length movies (such as store-bought content on vhs).
yes, our screenings generally include vintage commercial interruptions recorded during their original broadcast.
no, aside from the home movie day effort that we support, we generally do not screen home movies.
yes, our screenings are fun and informal. they typically range from 90-120 minutes, and you are welcome to stay for a little or a lot.
no, you do not need to pre-register or reserve tickets, but your rsvp does help us with planning.
yes, food and beverage is typically available to purchase at the venues where we screen.
please contact us with any additional questions.
no, we do not archive our videotapes online.
yes, you can involved with a donation, by volunteering, by submitting material, or buying some swag.
no, we do not screen uninterrupted feature-length movies (such as store-bought content on vhs).
yes, our screenings generally include vintage commercial interruptions recorded during their original broadcast.
no, aside from the home movie day effort that we support, we generally do not screen home movies.
yes, our screenings are fun and informal. they typically range from 90-120 minutes, and you are welcome to stay for a little or a lot.
no, you do not need to pre-register or reserve tickets, but your rsvp does help us with planning.
yes, food and beverage is typically available to purchase at the venues where we screen.
please contact us with any additional questions.