Summer in the Forest
Abramorama | Release Date: March 23, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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80
Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshApr 5, 2018
Wright's film is a beautiful and deeply empathetic depiction of this community, a portrait of Vanier and his philosophy of compassion as the source of true human connection, found and forged with those who have otherwise been cast out by society. Read full review
80
Village VoiceDaphne HowlandMar 22, 2018
It’s quite a story, one that, like all good stories, turns out to have meaning for anyone. Read full review
80
The New York TimesKen JaworowskiMar 22, 2018
Summer in the Forest is an extraordinarily tender documentary that asks what it means to be human. Here, even the most gentle scenes raise mighty questions. Read full review
70
VarietyDennis HarveyApr 5, 2018
Wright satisfies in providing a glimpse of an alternative community and lifestyle that appears near-idyllic without being painted in terms that are too sentimental or cute. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeMar 29, 2018
Tagging along with the now octogenarian Jean Vanier and meeting some members of his surrogate family, Randall Wright's Summer in the Forest champions his vision by quietly watching it in harmonious action. Read full review
60
The GuardianPeter BradshawMar 19, 2018
This is a calm and often affecting study of L’Arche, a community of people with learning disabilities in Trosly-Breuil, northern France. Read full review
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