Cane Fire
Cinema Guild | Release Date: May 20, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
78
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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5
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0
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90
Film ThreatBenjamin FranzJun 23, 2022
Cane Fire is a fascinating documentary, and I would recommend it to any American to watch. We should see what is wrought by claiming an archipelago from the people who actually owned it. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comRobert DanielsMay 20, 2022
It’s so refreshing to see an unhurried, patient documentary, one that trusts its audience to follow along rather than relying on cheap gimmicks to manipulate emotions. Read full review
80
TheWrapCarlos AguilarMay 20, 2022
An indispensable watch, Banua-Simon’s first feature focuses on the island of Kauaʻi and the history of its exploitation as a colony, which endures under the guise of statehood. Read full review
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The New York TimesTeo BugbeeMay 20, 2022
The cinematography is often grainy, and occasionally Banua-Simon’s choice of interview subjects feels unfocused or repetitive. But there is tremendous educational and moral value in his overview of the history of Kauai. Read full review
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The Film StageJared MobarakMay 22, 2022
The whole possesses a pretty consistent narrative timeline, each new step building off the last with more invasive measures keeping colonialists’ descendants fat and happy. Read full review
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