Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Jacques L — 07 Aug 2018

Every character in this fascinating exploration of Polley's parents' relationships is compelling and articulate-- a pleasure to watch.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Jacques L on 07 Aug 2018.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Jacques L — 07 Aug 2018

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Alan Moore once wrote There's a notion I'd like to see buried: the ordinary person. Ridiculous. There is no ordinary person…

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A slow-moving documentary that weaves together a family bit by bit. A must-see if you are a Sarah Polley fan…

A surprising documentary that begins with Sarah Polley and her family recounting a history of their mother, only to become something else entirely…

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