As Seen Through These Eyes
Menemsha Films | Release Date: October 2, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
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Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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1
Mixed:
5
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0
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70
Los Angeles TimesGary Goldstein
Any remembrance of Holocaust victims is, of course, a worthy endeavor and a historical priority. Read full review
60
Time OutS. James Snyder
Though Hilary Helstein’s film displays depth, its structure relies too heavily on Maya Angelou’s narration to flesh out deeper implications. Read full review
60
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Art executed under the most excruciating conditions deserves a far more searching study than this too short film, which has the structure of a hurried checklist. Even so, a lot of the art shown in the documentary, often side-by-side with photographs of the same places and events, is compelling. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Helstein doesn't have to work so hard to remind us of her subject's gravity; the stories chronicled are chilling enough without embellishment. Read full review
50
Village VoiceMichelle Orange
Distractingly tortured metaphors are given a distractingly affected narration by Maya Angelou. Read full review
50
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Unfortunately, Angelou's detached and often superfluous narration lessens the film's impact. Read full review
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