“The Repair Cafe” documentary now available for screening via cinemo by United People

IDEAS FOR GOOD, a web media platform dedicated to sharing ideas that aim to make society better, has launched screenings of its original documentary “The Repair Cafe” on cinemo, a film distribution platform operated by United People, as of march 2025.

Screenings begin at cinemo

IDEAS FOR GOOD released its first original short documentary “The Repair Cafe” in october 2024. The film has received warm feedback and has resonated with many viewers as a heartwarming and thoughtful portrayal of community repair culture.

Now, the film is available through cinemo, a platform that distributes films and supports independent screenings with a focus on social issues. Operated by United People, cinemo allows individuals, citizen groups, NPOs, and small businesses to organize screenings of selected films.

We encourage organizers to use this film as part of educational programs, community events, or sustainability and circular economy discussions. It is also an excellent opportunity to reflect on the cultural and social value of repair.

For screening details and applications, please visit the official cinemo page for “The Repair Cafe.”

[cinemo “The Repair Cafe” film page] https://www.cinemo.info/137m (in Japanese)

*For individuals or organizations located outside of Japan who wish to host a screening, please contact us directly through the inquiry form. Licensing and coordination may vary depending on the country or region.
[Harch Inc. Contact Page] https://harch.jp/en/contact

What is cinemo?

cinemo is operated by United People, a film distributor committed to solving social issues. The platform supports independent screenings of films focused on social challenges and SDGs themes, helps users find local events, and enables viewers to share reviews. Under the concept “films for a better future,” cinemo curates impactful films from around the world.

About “The Repair Cafe”

“It’s not just things that need fixing.”

Originating in the Netherlands, the Repair Café is a community-based initiative where volunteers fix broken items for free—ranging from home appliances and clothing to bicycles—that shops often refuse to repair. But their role goes far beyond mending things.

They help restore memories tied to broken items, reconnect fragmented communities, and challenge the take-make-waste culture of modern consumerism.

Who gathers at a Repair Café? What stories unfold as people work together to repair not only objects but also something deeper? This documentary explores the human side of repair.

[Official selection, ABFF2025 Amsterdam Region Film Festival]

[Special site] https://ideasforgood.jp/documentary-repair-cafe/ (in Japanese)

Screening at Patagonia Yokohama Kannai

Screening hosted by IDEAS FOR GOOD

Post-screening talk at Circular Economy Week in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Director talk following the screening at Global Shapers Amsterdam in the Netherlands

[Reference] “IDEAS FOR GOOD launches first original documentary ‘The Repair Cafe’ on cinemo, operated by United People” | Press release (in Japanese)
[Related Site] IDEAS FOR GOOD (in Japanese)