Review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) by Jesse T — 09 Nov 2010
There is now way I can review this film.
It is unreviewable (if that's even a word).
I have to congratulate Kurt Kuenne on a fantastic documentary that is expertly edited and has a score that is very beautiful. But above all , I have to congratulate him on making one of the most, if not THE most, powerful and emotionally draining films I have ever seen. I have cried all the tears my body can produce. This is one of the saddest films I have ever seen, but I still cannot recommend this enough.
It is the most powerful depiction of human loss I have ever witnessed or ever hope to witness.
It draws you in and makes you become invested in the story, in these people's lives and the outcome will have you feeling drained.
Just pure excellence all around.
Rating this film is hard because it's basically rating someone's personal home video dedication to a human's life. But I know the director's intentions are for this film to be seen by many so that the story can inspire people to take a stance on the matters it presents.
Absolutely mandatory viewing. If you haven't seen this yet, you MUST.
This review of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) was written by Jesse T on 09 Nov 2010.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father has generally received very positive reviews.
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