Review of Tig (2015) by Amos R — 13 Aug 2015

A great doc about an amazing and hilarious woman. Definately tigs at the old heart strings!

This review of Tig (2015) was written by Amos R on 13 Aug 2015.

Tig has generally received positive reviews.

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By Heather B (573) on 17 Jul 2015

Very good documentary. I haven't seen any of her other work (stand up). I just hope she has a variety of topics, because her Live show was amazing…

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By Elizabeth S (547) on 20 Feb 2016

Interesting story to learn about! I heard her on This American Life some time ago but never knew more of her bio. Runs a bit long…

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By Mitchel Broussard (14) for We Got This Covered (2,391) on 16 Jul 2015

Somewhat ordinary in both execution and ultimate meaning, Tig is effective in the end as a satisfying dramatic comedy because of one simple…

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By O C (13) on 19 Jul 2015

The title of this documentary is quite literal. The film represents the subject in almost a spiritual way…

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By Reece L (510) on 26 Jul 2015

Overcoming its somewhat pedestrian construction by way of Notaro's otherworldly charm and her supremely compelling story of loss, Tig is a…

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By Greg E (106) on 18 Jul 2015

The film started a bit slow for me and I was thinking hmm why am I even watching this, but when it swung over to the story about her mom and…

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By Julia Felsenthal (28) for Vogue (149) on 26 Sep 2016

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By Dominick Mayer (133) for Consequence of Sound (1,431) on 28 Jan 2015

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By Richard V (273) on 02 Jan 2016

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