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Jaundiced Eye, The
SomFord Entertainment

Jaundiced Eye, The reviews
Critic Score
Metascore: 75 Metascore out of 100
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MPAA 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.


GENRE(S): Documentary  
DIRECTED BY: Nonny de la Peña  
RELEASE DATE: DVD: December 24, 2002 
Video: December 24, 2002 
Theatrical: September 17, 1999 
RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes, Color 
ORIGIN: USA 

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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