Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Mikes M — 22 Sep 2013

Honest documentary about family, love and memories... The editing and remaking of the past are remarkable, it's a perfect exam how to make a personal doc.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Mikes M on 22 Sep 2013.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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

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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 Valeria P (338) on 05 May 2014

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By Siobhan G (89) on 01 Jul 2014

A look at a complicated and emotional family situation that doesn't hold back on honesty…

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Pretty entertaining documentary, but I don't know if it really centered around the theme of stories that people tell…

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

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