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Jaundiced Eye, The

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Jaundiced Eye, The reviews
75
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Documentary

Written by:

Directed by: Nonny de la Peña

Release Date:
Theatrical: September 17, 1999
DVD: December 24, 2002

Running Time: 90 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: Not rated

A documentary highlighting the injustice of a false accusation of sexual abuse made by a Michigan boy against his father and grandfather which resulted in a swift conviction based on no evidence other than the boy's questionable testimony.

What The Critics Said

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100

San Francisco Chronicle Edward Guthmann

A terrific documentary.

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80

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

As compelling as it is illuminating.

80

The New York Times Dana Stevens

A passionate, angry piece of advocacy, but it is equally, and in consequence, a brave and necessary act of truth-telling.

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75

San Francisco Examiner Wesley Morris

The finest element in de la Pena's carefully assembled account is how she doesn't simply state the obvious, but lets the meaty facts speak for themselves.

75

New York Daily News Jack Mathews

Both frustrating and instructive.

70

TV Guide Ken Fox

Fascinating on a number of levels, and deeply disturbing through and through.

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50

Chicago Reader Lisa Alspector

The force of the social criticism is diminished by contrivance and the inclusion of peripheral material.

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What Our Users Said

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