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Dominican Rep. 12 And Holding
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Drama
Explores the complexities of children losing their innocence and adults struggling to guide them. In the suburbs of America, three close knit 12-year-olds introverted Jacob (Conor Donovan), precocious Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum) and vulnerable Leonard (Jesse Camacho) — start down the path of self-discovery.
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"This is the exceedingly rare film that understands how lonely, insecure preadolescent children can become so consumed by their feelings that they lose sight of ordinary boundaries" | POS |
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"Aside from its frank consideration of preteen sexuality, the most daring thing about Cuesta's extraordinary film is its willingness to put honest, intelligent dialogue in the mouths of kids" | POS |
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"Cuesta directs the lead actors with such feeling that their misery seems authentic" | POS |
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"Illuminating and unsettling." | POS |
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"The young cast is terrific, giving the stories unearned weight." | NEU |
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"A realistic and sympathetic portrayal of what it's like to be young and confused" | POS |
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"Smart, compassionate filmmaking that captures both the intricacies and the tragedy of contemporary adolescence." | POS |
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