Gift

Name: Gift
Genre: Documentary
Released: October 11, 2019
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Giorgio De Finis, Marcus Alfred, Mingwei Lee, Wayne Alfred

2019

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Matson Films | Release Date: October 11, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Giorgio De Finis, Marcus Alfred, Mingwei Lee, Wayne Alfred

Summary: Inspired by Lewis Hyde’s beloved classic The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World, Gift is a tribute to something that can’t be measured or counted, bought or sold. An intimate exploration of real-life gift economies, it’s a reflection on the creative process, the reasons we labour in service of our gifts, and a celebrationInspired by Lewis Hyde’s beloved classic The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World, Gift is a tribute to something that can’t be measured or counted, bought or sold. An intimate exploration of real-life gift economies, it’s a reflection on the creative process, the reasons we labour in service of our gifts, and a celebration of the imagination.… Expand

Director: Robin McKenna

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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Frank Scheck

Oct 9, 2019

It can't be denied that Gift occasionally borders on being too New Agey for its own good, and, let's face it, its entire ethos can be boiled down to the simple phrase "Pay it forward." But don't be surprised if you're compelled to perform an unexpected act of generosity soon after seeing it. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Oct 28, 2019

Gift doesn’t really get into such unpleasant details as financing, and that’s okay. The idea that culture has a value beyond cash — that both sides of the equation, both the getters and the givers, are enriched by something that doesn’t have a price tag, or at least not an obvious one — is a beautiful thought. Read full review

Carlos Aguilar

Oct 10, 2019

Ideal as follow-up to a meditation session, McKenna’s feature turns less gratifying as the sharp light of reality trickles into its philosophical cracks. Read full review

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