Still I Strive
Still I Strive is a 2012 hybrid, documentary film directed by Adam Pfleghaar, A. Todd Smith, and produced by Jim Lee for Pioneer Cinema Institute.
Reception
[edit]On Metacritic the film received 81 out of 100 based on reviews from 4 critics.[1] At Rotten Tomatoes it received 3 positive reviews from critics.[2] The New York Times called it, "a remarkable find, a tale of uplift in a too-little-seen environment."[3] The Village Voice called it, "an epic tale...The directors elevate the picture to a level of emotional genius by filming the children’s play as a full-on cinematic adaptation...the thresholds and crises of both dovetailing into a brilliant, emotionally coherent whole....Astonishing."[4] The Hollywood Reporter called it, "thrilling....gorgeous....a marvelously imaginative conceit that transforms documentary into the realm of art."[5] Variety called it, "a winning debut....elegantly lensed....The power of performing arts to restore hope to damaged young lives is marvelously captured."[6] Film Journal International called it "Compelling...Breathtaking...a triumph."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Still I Strive". Retrieved 28 May 2020 – via www.metacritic.com.
- ^ "Still I Strive (2014)". Retrieved 28 May 2020 – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ DeWitt, David (8 May 2014). "The Theater of Tough Beginnings". Retrieved 28 May 2020 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Still I Strive is an Astonishing Documentary on Cambodian Orphans | Village Voice". www.villagevoice.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-11.
- ^ "Still I Strive: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ Kuipers, Richard (9 October 2012). "Still I Strive". Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/reviews/specialty-releases/e3if8ccd2399f7700741627902d61ac3761 [dead link]
External links
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