The power of performing arts to restore hope to damaged young lives is marvelously captured in Still I Strive.
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Village Voice by Chris Packham
But the directors elevate the picture to a level of emotional genius by filming the children's play as a full-on cinematic adaptation, shot and edited with seriousness and polish.
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The New York Times by David DeWitt
The innovative fictional narrative, woven throughout, demonstrates that many of these young actors have learned their lessons well.
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The Hollywood Reporter by Frank Scheck
It’s a marvelously imaginative conceit that transforms what could have been yet another dryly informative documentary into the realm of art.