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  • 2005
  • Minority Films LLC
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2005
  • Minority Films LLC
  • 1 h 28 m
This Divided State

Summary A raw and riveting examination of the heated "red versus blue" rift in the nation, This Divided State begins in September 2004 with the presidential election fast approaching and the State of Utah ready to declare itself "Bush Country" once again. However, this complacent state of Republican majority was rocked when Utah Valley State Co...

  • 2005
  • Minority Films LLC
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2005
  • Minority Films LLC
  • 1 h 28 m

This Divided State

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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Summary A raw and riveting examination of the heated "red versus blue" rift in the nation, This Divided State begins in September 2004 with the presidential election fast approaching and the State of Utah ready to declare itself "Bush Country" once again. However, this complacent state of Republican majority was rocked when Utah Valley State Co...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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40% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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60% Positive
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40% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Frequently funny, sometimes sad, often electrifying.
By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW
80
Raw, chaotic and engagingly eager.
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75
If there's anybody left who believes in free discourse, the students were clear winners.
By Jack Mathews FULL REVIEW
70
It's a fascinating, infuriating story, and despite the fact that Greenstreet occasionally wanders off subject it's a brave and highly commendable effort that's chock-full of chilling moments.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
60
Greenstreet's film at least serves as a reminder of how useless public debate becomes when everyone's screaming and no one's listening.
By Tasha Robinson FULL REVIEW
50
Develops into a lively but simpleminded valentine to liberal tolerance.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
40
This Divided State will become yet one more largely forgotten cinematic footnote to an election notable for its divisiveness.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Minority Films LLC
Release Date Aug 19, 2005
Duration 1 h 28 m
Genres
Tagline Death Threats, Bribery, and Family Values.
Website http://www.thisdividedstate.com
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Awards

Santa Cruz Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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