Review of Girlhood (2003) by Manohla Dargis for Los Angeles Times — 17 Dec 2003
The impulse to end on an "up" note, to turn complex and contradictory lives into palatable narratives, is one of the least-examined pitfalls in nonfiction filmmaking. But in her attempt to give their lives a shape that the girls themselves seem to resist, this talented filmmaker has done both herself and them a disservice.
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This review of Girlhood (2003) was written by Manohla Dargis and published by Los Angeles Times on 17 Dec 2003.
Girlhood has generally received positive reviews.
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