Far from the Tree

Name: Far from the Tree
Genre: Documentary
Released: July 20, 2018
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Amy Allnutt, Andrew Solomon, Harry Burdick, Jack Allnutt, Jason Kingsley

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Sundance Selects | Release Date: July 20, 2018 | NR

Starring: Amy Allnutt, Andrew Solomon, Harry Burdick, Jack Allnutt, Jason Kingsley

Summary: Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another a variety of ways.

Director: Rachel Dretzin

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: NR

Runtime: 93 min

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Peter Rainer

Aug 3, 2018

The documentary is an attempt, in the words of those behind the film, to “investigate the very nature of family itself.” That this attempt is overreaching and diffuse does not detract from the film’s sporadic power. Read full review

Chris Nashawaty

Jul 19, 2018

All of the families in Far From the Tree are compelling — their trials unimaginable and their spirits indomitable. Read full review

Noel Murray

Jul 26, 2018

This is a powerful movie about human nature and how no matter where we end up — and who we end up with — we wake up each day and adjust. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Jul 20, 2018

People can find ways to be happy now because they have more choices, more resources. In a world that seems in many respects to be headed to hell in a handbasket, that’s a fact worth celebrating, and this movie does so in an appropriately humane manner. Read full review

Ty Burr

Aug 2, 2018

Brisk and deeply engrossing. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Aug 1, 2018

One of the great gifts of Far From the Tree is simple visibility, whereby viewers are given the opportunity to watch people live their lives, share their wisdom and flourish within the loving care of their family and friends. Read full review

Diego Semerene

Jul 19, 2018

The very act of having kids and demanding perfect conformity from them is never questioned by the film. Read full review

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Brent_Marchant

May 16, 2020

An excellent examination of how individuals and families cope with various challenges that place them outside the mainstream of society, including Down syndrome, autism, dwarfism, homosexuality and criminality. While the documentary could use expansion in some areas and judicious snipping inAn excellent examination of how individuals and families cope with various challenges that place them outside the mainstream of society, including Down syndrome, autism, dwarfism, homosexuality and criminality. While the documentary could use expansion in some areas and judicious snipping in others, the overall production is insightful, especially when it comes to redefining what actually constitutes the meaning of "family," as well as what conditions need to be celebrated vs. "fixed." Based on gay author Andrew Solomon's book of the same name, director Rachel Dretzin has put together a solid, captivating film that leaves viewers walking away with impressions they likely haven't considered before. Check it out on one of the home viewing options -- you won't be disappointed.… Expand

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