Review of A Man Named Pearl (2006) by Anthony L — 28 Nov 2010

This is a great story. It will uplift you.

This review of A Man Named Pearl (2006) was written by Anthony L on 28 Nov 2010.

A Man Named Pearl has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for New York Times (5,786) on 17 Jul 2008

Assembled without frills or fuss, A Man Named Pearl is as much a portrait of a small Southern town as of an unassuming black folk artist…

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By Boo Allen (301) for Denton Record-Chronicle (383) on 28 Aug 2008

An engaging, albeit superficial, look at a man and his creations…

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By Oliver C (167) on 10 Aug 2008

Touching and interesting story that brings hope to a dying community…

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By Peter Canavese (1,744) for Groucho Reviews (1,725) on 14 Aug 2008

One of those hidden treasures of the art house that it's your duty to seek out…

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By Tija F (89) on 13 Jul 2009

Simple, but interesting. Goes on a bit too long, but definitely worth a watch (and hopefully a visit to Pearl's garden)…

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By Nt W (56) on 19 Oct 2008

In this life you're gonna have obstacles. The thing about it is, don't let those obstacles determine where you go…

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By Steven Winn (20) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 17 Oct 2008

In its own modest fashion, the film does capture a sense of the intuitive craftsmanship, pride and determination that drive the self-taught artist…

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By Nels W (52) on 21 Sep 2013

Awesome. Funny and touching. Great way to spend an hour and eighteen minutes…

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By Donald J. Levit (489) for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (1,771) on 12 Jul 2008

Pearl himself is impeccable, but however merited, the film's encomiums cloy, like the short-lived TV program that reported only good news items…

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By Jeff Shannon (255) for Seattle Times (3,524) on 31 Jul 2008

On a smaller, less-cosmic scale of appreciation, Pearl's uplifting story is a welcome reminder that any pursuit of growth and nurturing will…

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