The Way I See It
Focus Features | Release Date: September 18, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews
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12
Mixed:
5
Negative:
1
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IndieWireKate ErblandSep 17, 2020
While Souza and his life and work are more than interesting enough topics for a documentary, what The Way I See It is really about — what it really wants to be about — is not the man who took the photographs, but the man who was the subject of those photographs. Read full review
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Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenSep 17, 2020
The film does much more than showcase eight years of a top photojournalist’s career. This is a film about evolution, about how Souza learned to use his voice. Read full review
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzSep 10, 2020
There is certainly much to celebrate and remember about the former U.S. president’s tenure, but Souza, and Porter, don’t seem much interested in anything approaching nuance. Read full review
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The PlaylistWarren CantrellSep 17, 2020
While there is always value in highlighting the importance of empathy and good temperament in a leader, there’s nothing inherently vital or fresh about what’s seen in The Way I See It. Read full review
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Time OutStephen A. RussellSep 17, 2020
If you think Donald Trump is a better POTUS than his predecessor, then fair warning: this is most certainly not the documentary for you. The problem is, if you’re of the exact opposite opinion and are, indeed, an irrepressible President Obama stan, you might just find it a bit hard to stomach too. Read full review
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