press & awards

“A masterpiece… let’s hope the buzz gets out.” -LA Times Blog

“An amazing documentary.” –Time Out Chicago

“Ross manages to capture and present wrenching sorrow jutted up against the playfulness of youth.” – LA Times

“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

“Truly inspiring.” -ABC Eyewitness News, Chicago

“I loved this film” – Santa Fe Public Radio

“Outstanding” –WBEZ Chicago Public Radio

Pick of the Festival — Roger Ebert • Time Out Chicago • The Anchorage Press

Winner, Silver Chicago Award, Chicago International Film Festival


LA Weekly

LA Times’ Brand X

LA Times Blog

Huffington Post

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)

Time Out Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times/RogerEbert.com

Hollywood Reporter- awards coverage

Bust Magazine

Indiewire

Popmatters

The Anchorage Press

Centerstage Chicago

The Santa Fe New Mexican

Director Heather Ross on Santa Fe Public Radio: Café Santa Fe

From the blogs:

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