Left on Purpose
FilmBuff | Release Date: February 10, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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1
Negative:
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80
Village VoiceSerena DonadoniFeb 7, 2017
An anguished and compassionate chronicle of Schein and Vishner's relationship. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFeb 1, 2017
By the time Left on Purpose reaches its conclusion, it has delivered a powerful examination of the debilitating effect of clinical depression and raised disturbing questions about the right to take one's own life. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreFeb 1, 2017
If you’ve ever wondered just how co-dependent the relationship between filmmaker and subject can be in the course of filming a documentary, Left on Purpose answers that question. And how. Read full review
50
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergFeb 9, 2017
Arguments over whether the documentary’s existence honors Mr. Vishner’s wishes and spirit — and whether continuing to film was appropriate — lead in circles. Read full review
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