Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Keith C — 10 Oct 2013

It is incredibly powerful. The best documentary I have ever seen.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Keith C on 10 Oct 2013.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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A quasi-Derridan, deconstructionist enquiry by Sarah Polley into her family history…

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By Star S (40) on 29 Sep 2017

Excellent story/doc/narrative. compelling and not predictable in any sense. more Sarah Polley, more…

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By Tara M (383) on 07 Dec 2014

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By Richard L (950) on 23 Aug 2014

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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By Lynden Barber (66) for Limelight (63) on 02 Jan 2018

Polley proves expert at holding back key information, revealing it at a point where she can most effectively recreate her own emotional journey…

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By Amanda C (916) on 14 Jun 2015

Sarah Polley's Stories We Tell is a rare kind of film that is deeply personal, but also manages to find something universal in a family's secrets…

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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 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 Samir S (181) on 07 Dec 2014

It's like watching 5 dimensions of a person's life while the sixth dimension can only be constructed out of what we have learnt from the five…

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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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