Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Elizabeth O — 11 Jan 2014

The way that this story is told is unorthodox, but incredibly interesting.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Elizabeth O on 11 Jan 2014.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Irene M (252) on 05 Jan 2017

At first the life story of two little known actors doesn't really capture the imagination, but as the real life narrative develops it does…

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By Larry C (399) on 23 Sep 2014

Sarah Polley is a great and beautiful actress. She is also a great producer / director…

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By Anders K (130) on 07 Aug 2014

This documentary is mainly about the level of interest a normal families life story can have…

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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 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 Abby Olcese (108) for Scene-Stealers.com (667) on 22 Jun 2017

The film is, ultimately, a touching portrait of family, memory and shared history that keeps its audience hooked from the first moment, and…

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By Nicki M (953) on 11 Jan 2015

Such a great story. Told very well though the director stemmed to not have a clear vision from the start. Who would in those circumstances…

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By Stephen Saito (325) for Moveable Fest (298) on 04 Dec 2018

Stories We Tell unmistakably originates from a singular vision, but also serves as a testament to what happens when individual perspectives…

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By Andy P (1,510) on 20 Nov 2014

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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