Review of Look at Us Now, Mother! (2016) by Kate P — 27 Jul 2016
Look at Us Now, Mother is a moving and often hilarious account of the filmmaker's exploration of her very dysfunctional past with her uber critical, narcissistic Mom who is now in her 90's. Shot with intimate handheld "up close and personal" interviews that are interwoven with fascinating old family footage and photos from the 50's and 60's, this documentary is wake up call for all of us with leftover "Mommy issues".
I applaud the filmmaker for being able to expose the dark secrets and abuse of her devastating childhood and some how come out of it with love, compassion and forgiveness. Most people would have cut their ties and moved on long ago.
Anyone with a mother can relate and also be riveted and entertained by the startling raw emotion and dark, ironic humor that makes this very personal and ultimately uplifting documentary memoir a must see.
This review of Look at Us Now, Mother! (2016) was written by Kate P on 27 Jul 2016.
Look at Us Now, Mother! has generally received positive reviews.
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