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  • 2011
  • Unrated
  • Lorber Films
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2011
  • Unrated
  • Lorber Films
  • 1 h 22 m
The Woodmans

Summary A fascinating, unflinching portrait of the late photographer Francesca Woodman, told through the young artist’s work (including experimental videos and journal entries) and remarkably candid interviews with her artist parents Betty and Charles (a ceramic sculptor and painter/photographer), who have continued their own artistic practices ...

Directed By: Scott Willis

  • 2011
  • Unrated
  • Lorber Films
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2011
  • Unrated
  • Lorber Films
  • 1 h 22 m

The Woodmans

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
74
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
7.3
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Summary A fascinating, unflinching portrait of the late photographer Francesca Woodman, told through the young artist’s work (including experimental videos and journal entries) and remarkably candid interviews with her artist parents Betty and Charles (a ceramic sculptor and painter/photographer), who have continued their own artistic practices ...

Directed By: Scott Willis

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90
Jan 18, 2011
Family dynamics examined through the prism of art: The Woodmans, C. Scott Willis's compelling documentary study of an artistic clan whose comfortable life was shattered by the suicide of its youngest member, asks profound questions to which there really are no answers.
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90
Jan 18, 2011
Ultimately, The Woodmans is a haunting study in family dynamics.
By J. Hoberman FULL REVIEW

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75
Nov 17, 2011
It's impossible to listen to Francesca's parents, deadly serious about art as a higher calling, without feeling both saddened and disturbed.
By Walter Addiego FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 21, 2011
Directed by C. Scott Willis, this beautifully shot documentary blends Francesca's work -- photos, videos and passages from her diary -- with interviews.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 20, 2011
Intentionally or unintentionally, there's a degree of accusation to The Woodmans that's discomfiting, almost as if Willis is indicting Francesca's parents for being so self-involved-even though they're just answering his questions as honestly as they can.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 18, 2011
If The Woodmans has something profound to say-and it does, unwittingly-it's that art can't raise a child solo.
By Joshua Rothkopf FULL REVIEW
50
Jan 22, 2011
For all the interviewees who tearfully speak of her work, the film does anything but.
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Production Company C. Scott Films, ITVS International
Release Date Jan 19, 2011
Duration 1 h 22 m
Rating Unrated
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Website http://www.itvs.org/films/woodmans/
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Awards

Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
News & Documentary Emmy Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Gotham Awards
• 1 Nomination

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