Review of The Wolfpack (2015) by Sara H — 01 Jul 2015

The most incredible Documentary of family life I have ever seen. Disturbing yet ultimately exhilarating portrait of 6 brothers who are completely isolated from modern society until the momentous day when one escapes...

This review of The Wolfpack (2015) was written by Sara H on 01 Jul 2015.

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By Sv G (510) on 06 Oct 2016

A documentary about 7 children raised in an apartment in NYC with no contact at all with the outside world and only movies for entertainment…

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By Emod L (701) on 11 Dec 2015

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By Michael M (3,845) on 23 Dec 2015

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By Brett S (430) on 18 Mar 2016

A little light on the journalism - but a sneak peak at a super unusual family nonetheless…

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By Camilla Long (212) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 13 Feb 2018

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By Lewis E (436) on 29 Feb 2016

Unique in its bitter-sweet story of brothers whose strong bond and shared passion for detailed movie re-enactments stems from being held captive…

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By Art S (1,002) on 10 Jun 2016

A Sundance winner, this documentary uncovered the secret life of seven children (six of them boys) who were confined to their Lower East Side…

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By Dorian G (214) on 08 May 2016

Kinda creepy really, with no real resolution. Entertaining no doubt, but I'm not sure if these people got the help they need…

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By Berni E (366) on 10 May 2016

Excellent documentary that manages to stay totally non-judgemental about a really unique set of circumstances…

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By Joseph A (424) on 25 Mar 2016

Just makes you rethink your own life…

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