Los Angeles Times by Gary Goldstein
Lucid interviews with human-rights activists, attorneys, anthropologists, authors and others help frame this multi-faceted portrait.
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Canada, Guatemala, United States · 2016
Rated NR · 1h 40m
Director Ryan Suffern
Starring Kate Doyle, Scott Greathead, Fredy Peccerelli, Sebastian Rotella
Genre Mystery, Drama, Documentary, Crime, History
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The search for justice in the devastating case of the Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala. That search leads to the trail of two little boys who were plucked from a nightmare and offer the only living evidence that ties the Guatemalan government to the massacre.
Los Angeles Times by Gary Goldstein
Lucid interviews with human-rights activists, attorneys, anthropologists, authors and others help frame this multi-faceted portrait.
A standard-issue piece of heart-tugging reportage better suited to small screens than art houses.
The New York Times by Ken Jaworowski
The barbarity described in Finding Oscar is stomach-turning, but moments of courage still shine through in this unsettling yet vital documentary.
Village Voice by Michael Nordine
Suffern strikes a respectful, not entirely hopeless tone throughout.
Washington Post by Michael O'Sullivan
[A] well-told tale.
San Francisco Chronicle by Mick LaSalle
It’s also a film with horrific shots of open graves. By all means see it if you have the inclination, but do be aware of the experience you’re letting yourself in for.
The Hollywood Reporter by Todd McCarthy
Suffern puts this tragic story to purposeful and, in some respects, inspiring use: The power of forgiveness can be remarkable, and some countries in the world have actually improved over the past 25 years.
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