Review of Emmanuel's Gift (2005) by Sheri Q — 06 Jan 2008

Phenomenal documentary of overcoming obstacles in one's life. Really encouraging!

This review of Emmanuel's Gift (2005) was written by Sheri Q on 06 Jan 2008.

Emmanuel's Gift has generally received very positive reviews.

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By M.trin (1) on 03 Jul 2006

The producers managed to screw-up a very compelling subject. The extraordinary fate of Emmanuel and Jim McLaren are inspirational in their own right…

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By Maryann Johanson (2,701) for Flick Filosopher (2,694) on 03 Jan 2006

[E]xtra poignant not just because it's true but also because of the refusal of directors Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern to pander to easy sentiment…

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By Curt W (47) on 06 Jan 2008

Really a great story - gives a good view of the challenges that Africa is facing as well as gives you hope in people…

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By Gunnar S (15) on 31 Jan 2010

Just saw this. It was really inspiring…

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The heroic struggle of its subject is clearly meant to inspire, but it also seems destined to shame weak-willed viewers who'd crumble under…

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By Ben Kenigsberg (863) for Village Voice (8,525) on 18 Sep 2014

This feel-good profile barely touches on the political and cultural ramifications of Emmanuel's work…

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By Frederic And Mary Ann Brussat (3,072) for Spirituality and Practice (3,072) on 04 Dec 2005

An inspiring documentary about a charismatic and determined young man who almost single-handedly has changed the way the disabled are treated…

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Sincere but fairly soft piece of ennobling journalism that gives a positive spin to some of Africa's seemingly intractable problems…

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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 03 Nov 2009

An inspirational movie about a inspiring figure: Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah of Ghana…

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By Merle Bertrand (62) for Film Threat (5,156) on 22 Mar 2005

A touching and almost ridiculously inspirational story for all of us…

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