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Half the Picture
Half the Picture

Half the Picture

January 23, 2018
1h 34m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
63/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

At a pivotal moment for gender equality in Hollywood, successful women directors talk about their art, lives and careers.

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Details

Director
Amy Adrion
Cast
Ava DuVernay, Brenda Chapman, Caroline Libresco, Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Hegedus, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Dolores Y. Leal, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Jamie Babbit, Jennifer Phang
Release Date
January 23, 2018
Production
Leocadia Films

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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