When Showgirls was released in 1995, Paul Verhoeven's sa­lacious NC-17 look at Vegas dancers was met by critics and audiences with near universal derision. But in the intervening decades, the film has inspired an ever-growing fan community and impassioned debate over its quality, artistic intent and messages about sex and gender. Guided by a chorus of film critics, scholars, and fervent devotees, Jeffrey McHale's docu­mentary explores the legacy and broader implications of Showgirls while diving into its cultural inspirations as well as its place in Verhoeven's fil­mography.In tracing Showgirls' journey from notorious flop to cult classic and unlikely artistic resurrection, You Don't Nomi takes a thought-provoking and entertaining look at an unforgettable piece of American popular culture and the surprising ways we connect with film and each other.

Critic Reviews:

• " Whatever your take on Showgirls going in, McHale's film will add new layers to it, and make you want to re-watch this fabulously bizarre flop-turned-classic with more questioning eyes." – Nick Levine (NME)

• " An entertaining, even-handed and well-argued documentary that will hopefully inspire multiple rewatches of Showgirls, whether ironic or not. " – Matthew Turner (VODzilla.co)

• " There's enough of interest here to keep film fans engaged. " – Matt Brunson (SF Weekly)