Denise Ho: Becoming the Song
Kino Lorber | Release Date (Streaming): July 1, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
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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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Critic scorePublicationBy date
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RogerEbert.comMatt FagerholmJul 1, 2020
I went into the film knowing nothing about the Cantopop star, and came away from it as an instant fan rejuvenated by my connection to every soul throughout the world currently fighting to preserve human rights against the rising tide of totalitarianism. Read full review
80
The New York TimesLovia GyarkyeJul 2, 2020
The film does an excellent job of introducing the pop star to unfamiliar audiences, contextualizing her activism and, more broadly, examining the role art can play in shaping our beliefs. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleJosh KupeckiAug 13, 2020
Denise Ho: Becoming the Song offers an affecting timeline of a political awakening of a person, of a movement, and of a generation utterly frustrated with the machinations of oppression. Read full review
75
IndieWireJude DryJul 2, 2020
An entertaining and informative new documentary, Denise Ho: Becoming the Song, reveals the singer’s motivation and personal sacrifices while also offering a vital survey of Hong Kong history and the fight for independence. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinJul 1, 2020
Denise Ho — Becoming the Song presents a thoughtful, if surprisingly reserved portrait, of Hong Kong-born, Montreal-reared singer Denise Ho, the first Cantopop superstar to come out publicly as gay. Read full review
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