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- 2008
- G
- Shadow Distribution
- 1 h 18 m
- 2008
- G
- Shadow Distribution
- 1 h 18 m
Summary A bigoted remark dissuades Pearl Fryar from moving into a white neighborhood. Told “Black people don’t keep up their yards,” Pearl creates an extraordinary topiary garden that conveys his philosophy of Love, Peace and Goodwill. (Shadow Distribution)
Directed By: Scott Galloway, Brent Pierson
- 2008
- G
- Shadow Distribution
- 1 h 18 m
- 2008
- G
- Shadow Distribution
- 1 h 18 m
A Man Named Pearl
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Summary A bigoted remark dissuades Pearl Fryar from moving into a white neighborhood. Told “Black people don’t keep up their yards,” Pearl creates an extraordinary topiary garden that conveys his philosophy of Love, Peace and Goodwill. (Shadow Distribution)
Directed By: Scott Galloway, Brent Pierson
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
63
63% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
38% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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This is moviemaking that honors the craftsmanship of its subject.
The 66-year-old African-American, the subject of the inspiring documentary A Man Named Pearl, doesn't have scissors where his hands should be, but he turns trees and bushes into topiary sculptures every bit as amazing as the ones Johnny Depp's character crafts in the Tim Burton film.
Though the film could've used more technical insight into Pearl's artistic process, it's hard not to be stirred by this hopeful portrait.
Feature-length elaborations on quirky, inspiring human-interest stories are generally to be avoided, but I'll make an exception for A Man Named Pearl.
A pleasant but mild-mannered experience.
Pearl, in other words, is one of those guys put on earth to make the rest of us feel like we're wasting our lives.
While Fryar is a charming man and his work clearly deserves recognition, A Man Called Pearl is an obvious case of building a three-story house on a one-story foundation. Really, can you make a feature-length film about a man who carves unique shapes out of trees, shrubs and bushes?
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Production Company
Tentmakers Entertainment
Release Date Jul 11, 2008
Duration 1 h 18 m
Rating G
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Tagline "In this life you're gonna have obstacles. The thing about it is, don't let those obstacles determine where you go."
Awards
Heartland International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Salem Film Fest, US
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
