Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by C0Up — 22 May 2013

'Stories We Tell'. A deeply personal story on reconstructing truths that will resonate with many. A brave and clever undertaking by Sarah Polley.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by C0Up on 22 May 2013.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Amanda C (916) on 14 Jun 2015

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By Kane A (70) on 05 Mar 2015

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By Dorianator F (445) on 17 Jun 2016

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By Ross V (116) on 07 Mar 2016

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