Review of After Parkland (2019) by Jpk — 07 Dec 2019

Pretty Good Documentary.

While I may disagree with some things, This documentary is powerful and heartbreaking.

This review of After Parkland (2019) was written by Jpk on 07 Dec 2019.

After Parkland has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robert Abele (1,309) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 04 Dec 2019

Taguchi and Lefferman approach it all less like journalists or vérité documentarians than friendly guests who want to be respectful yet connect…

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By Dan Callahan (211) for TheWrap (3,203) on 27 Nov 2019

Pollack’s focus on what can be done in his daughter Meadow’s name becomes more admirable as the film goes on, and his attention to specifics…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Variety (12,700) on 29 Nov 2019

After Parkland has its gun politics, and its aching heart, in the right place, but we need more from a movie about this subject…

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By Ben Kenigsberg (863) for The New York Times (9,847) on 05 Dec 2019

After Parkland is not easy to watch, and certain choices (of images, of music) could be construed as calculated…

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By Leah Greenblatt (734) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 24 Nov 2019

What feels important in Parkland is less about pushing any kind of political agenda or viewpoint than about simply listening, and bearing witness…

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By Caryn James (352) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 24 Nov 2019

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