Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Valeria P — 05 May 2014

A documentary about a dysfunctional family that is surprisingly loving.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Valeria P on 05 May 2014.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 23 Dec 2016

Polley surprises us with the brave and unreserved way that she exposes her family's secrets while trying to extract a meaning from her quest,…

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By Laura N (265) on 25 Aug 2014

An intriguing documentary about a family and its secrets…

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By Hardy H (232) on 10 Feb 2015

Powerful and insightful... My favourite Sarah polley film so far…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 13 Jun 2014

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

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By Mark W (2,041) on 05 Oct 2015

Very creative in the myriad of ways to shoot reenactments. Really enjoyed this family searching for the truth…

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By Armchair O (122) on 15 Sep 2015

Even the loneliest man who ever lived had a mother and a father…

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By Jacques L (5) on 07 Aug 2018

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

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By Loring P (53) on 10 Jul 2014

Provocative blend of family footage and reenactment…

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By Tara M (383) on 07 Dec 2014

I thoroughly enjoyed this film…

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By Clayton Davis (240) for AwardsCircuit.com (450) on 11 Jul 2017

Sarah Polley continues to become one of the most innovative and inventive directors working today and its proved by what she spills out on…

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