76
Metascore
13 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleHas its awkward and rough edges, but there's a purity here, a goodness of intention and a commitment to justice.
- 90Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasA most-affecting experience, an impressive accomplishment in all its aspects.
- 88New York Daily NewsJack MathewsNew York Daily NewsJack MathewsSensational...as authentic as news footage, and far more intimate.
- 80L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklyLovely.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittEach minidrama is quietly touching and compassionate, and Riker is honest enough to avoid suggesting easy solutions for the social, cultural, and personal challenges his characters confront.
- 75Seattle Post-IntelligencerPaula NechakSeattle Post-IntelligencerPaula NechakBreathtaking visual accomplishment.
- 70The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenIndelible, deeply disquieting film.
- 63New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickFilming in gritty, black-and-white 16mm, Riker gets terrifically natural, often moving performances from his mostly non-professional cast.
- 50San Francisco ExaminerWesley MorrisSan Francisco ExaminerWesley MorrisIt's scant to the point of irrelevance.