Review of My Kid Could Paint That (2007) by Sean M — 19 Apr 2008

Amazing, gripping, heart wrenching documentary. Not to be missed.

This review of My Kid Could Paint That (2007) was written by Sean M on 19 Apr 2008.

My Kid Could Paint That has generally received positive reviews.

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I found this movie to be interesting, but odd. I thought that Marla might have done some of the paintings, but not all…

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By Jeff S (1,369) on 12 Nov 2011

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By Louis B (64) on 06 Apr 2011

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By Francia M (1) on 06 Feb 2013

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By Josh H (1,272) on 09 Nov 2009

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Interesting film about a dad who paints and gives the credit to his daughter…

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The winner of this year's audience award for best documentary at Sundance has it all: heartless media, art fraud and a four-year-old painting prodigy…

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