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  • 2017
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  • 2017
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  • 1 h 40 m

Summary Finding Oscar is a feature length documentary about the search for justice in the devastating case of the Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala. That search leads to the trail of two little boys who were plucked from a nightmare and offer the only living evidence that ties the Guatemalan government to the massacre.

Directed By: Ryan Suffern

Written By: Mark Monroe, Ryan Suffern

  • 2017
  • FilmRise
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2017
  • FilmRise
  • 1 h 40 m

Finding Oscar

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Summary Finding Oscar is a feature length documentary about the search for justice in the devastating case of the Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala. That search leads to the trail of two little boys who were plucked from a nightmare and offer the only living evidence that ties the Guatemalan government to the massacre.

Directed By: Ryan Suffern

Written By: Mark Monroe, Ryan Suffern

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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80
Apr 13, 2017
The barbarity described in Finding Oscar is stomach-turning, but moments of courage still shine through in this unsettling yet vital documentary.
By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW
80
Apr 13, 2017
Suffern puts this tragic story to purposeful and, in some respects, inspiring use: The power of forgiveness can be remarkable, and some countries in the world have actually improved over the past 25 years.
By Todd McCarthy FULL REVIEW
75
Apr 27, 2017
It’s also a film with horrific shots of open graves. By all means see it if you have the inclination, but do be aware of the experience you’re letting yourself in for.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
75
Apr 27, 2017
[A] well-told tale.
By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 20, 2017
Lucid interviews with human-rights activists, attorneys, anthropologists, authors and others help frame this multi-faceted portrait.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 13, 2017
Suffern strikes a respectful, not entirely hopeless tone throughout.
By Michael Nordine FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 13, 2017
A standard-issue piece of heart-tugging reportage better suited to small screens than art houses.
By Jay Weissberg FULL REVIEW

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Production Company The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Release Date Apr 14, 2017
Duration 1 h 40 m
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Awards

Boston Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
BendFilm Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Washington West Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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