PICK OF THE FEST
Roger Ebert • Time Out Chicago • Santa Fe New Mexican • Anchorage Press
“Nothing short of powerful.” -LA Times
“An amazing documentary.” -Time Out Chicago
“How can you not be inspired?” -Philadelphia City Paper
“This is the most remarkable part of the film: you become a witness to inner change, and that change is initiated by the act of storytelling. An excellent film.” -Huffington Post
“Paints an unforgettable portrait detailing the empowerment to be found in self-expression… One of the more stirring works you will see all year.” -Anchorage Press
Pick of the Week -LA Weekly
” A visual masterpiece… let’s hope the buzz gets out.” -LA Times Online
“It’s strong stuff.” -Philadelphia Inquirer
“This moving doc about girls at a juvenile detention center… demonstrates the healing power of expressing their pent-up emotions and exposing their vulnerability.” Time Out Magazine
“Outstanding.” -WBEZ Chicago Public Radio
“Truly inspiring.” -ABC Evening News, Chicago
“I loved this film.” -Santa Fe Public Radio
Director Heather Ross on WBEZ Chicago Public Radio: Eight Forty-Eight
Top Picks of CIFF on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight (segment starts at 3:37)
Chicago Sun-Times/RogerEbert.com
Hollywood Reporter- awards coverage
Director Heather Ross on Santa Fe Public Radio: Café Santa Fe
From the blogs:
Ferdy on Films • XX Cinema • Popular Opinions • Cynicism and Hope • InD Film & Video