In My Father's House
| Release Date: October 9, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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6
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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90
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisOct 8, 2015
The story’s seemingly clear notions of guilt on one side and grievance on the other are gradually nudged in unexpected directions. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comNick AllenOct 9, 2015
In My Father's House is deeply wired into the fantasies and contrasting realities of masculinity, as shown through the experience of African-American men living in a cycle of fatherless homes and non-enriching excess, of which the film boasts many fascinating moments. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesMiriam Di NunzioOct 8, 2015
The reality depicted is sometimes too emotional to watch, because it’s such a personal story for all involved. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshOct 8, 2015
Filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg bring a skilled and nuanced storytelling to the film, which never shies away from the harder moments. Read full review
70
Village VoiceDiana ClarkeOct 8, 2015
This intimate film's creators presume that the audience is familiar with the facts and wants a human story about what it's like to get your dad back. Read full review
63
Washington PostMark JenkinsOct 8, 2015
In My Father’s House offers lots of interesting raw material, but it could use a disinterested observer’s remix. Read full review
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