Presenting Princess Shaw

Name: Presenting Princess Shaw
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: May 27, 2016
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 77

2016

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Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: May 27, 2016 | Not Rated

Summary: The true story of the incredible Princess Shaw and the enigmatic composer Kutiman, who discovers her from the other side of the world. By day, Samantha Montgomery cares for the elderly in one of New Orleans’s toughest neighborhoods. By night, she writes and sings her own songs as Princess Shaw on her confessional YouTube channel. Raw andThe true story of the incredible Princess Shaw and the enigmatic composer Kutiman, who discovers her from the other side of the world. By day, Samantha Montgomery cares for the elderly in one of New Orleans’s toughest neighborhoods. By night, she writes and sings her own songs as Princess Shaw on her confessional YouTube channel. Raw and vulnerable, her voice is a diamond in the rough. Across the globe, Ophir Kutiel creates video mash ups of amateur YouTube performers. Known as Kutiman, he is a composer, a musician, and a pioneering video artist embraced by the world of fine art. Two strangers, almost 7,000 miles apart, begin to build a song. The film unfolds as Kutiman pairs Princess Shaw’s emotional performances in a beautiful expression of generosity and compassion, revealing the bonafide star underneath and her fight to never give up on her dreams.… Expand

Director: Ido Haar

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 83 min

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Mike Scott

Jun 2, 2016

A winner, through and through. Read full review

Peter Debruge

May 24, 2016

That rare Princess whose wishes do come true, Montgomery’s what is known as a “genuine discovery.” Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

May 24, 2016

The emotional connection we develop with her as the movie unfolds pays off in the final 20 minutes, which is about as happy of an ending as anyone could imagine, except this one really happened. Read full review

Sara Stewart

May 26, 2016

A refreshingly positive ode to the power of the Internet to bring far-flung artists together and change lives in the process. Read full review

Stephanie Merry

Jun 2, 2016

It’s a lovely tale, even if it’s not quite the Cinderella story you might expect. The documentary also brings up some interesting points about how the Internet — the land of vitriolic trolls — can draw two very different people together to create great art from odds and ends. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

May 27, 2016

This entertaining narrative documentary is very firmly in the ferment/fervency/fulfillment camp. Read full review

Clayton Dillard

May 22, 2016

The peculiar circumstances of the documentary necessitate more transparency than the filmmaker is willing to offer. Read full review

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Brent_Marchant

Jun 11, 2016

An interesting story with an uplifting message. But, even though it's said to be true, the film's designation as a "documentary" seems a bit questionable, given the chronology of events and the participants' supposed one-sided awareness of one another in the unfolding of events. With thatAn interesting story with an uplifting message. But, even though it's said to be true, the film's designation as a "documentary" seems a bit questionable, given the chronology of events and the participants' supposed one-sided awareness of one another in the unfolding of events. With that caveat in mind, it's still entirely possible to enjoy the picture and what it has to offer, even if the authenticity of its contents is somewhat suspect.… Expand

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