A Most Beautiful Thing

2020

1h 25m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Mary Mazzio chronicles the first African American high-school rowing team from the West Side of Chicago.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

We can feel our hearts hurting and soaring at the same time.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 31, 2020

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Josh Flanders

Chicago Reader

This is a film that every child in the city of Chicago needs to watch because we are all in the same boat.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 31, 2020

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Its humanity and optimism remain powerful.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 31, 2020

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

Why is A Most Beautiful Thing must-see viewing? Because it is a message of hope when hope is needed most.

Rated: 8.5/10

Dec 4, 2020

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Sarah Knight Adamson

Sarah's Backstage Pass

Mary Mazzio, writer/director of "A Most Beautiful Thing," takes us on an inspiring 'call to action' voyage - her sharp lens brings us one of the Best documentaries of 2020.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 20, 2020

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This is a very compelling film and a very timely one.

Sep 5, 2020

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lem w

I wish there were more footage from the 1980's, when these men were high school students and members of a very unusual high-school team. Seeing them reunite in middle-age is inspiring.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/22

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The full story of Chicago's West Side made it into this real and complicated triumph. It was honest, elegant, inspiring, truthful, painful, deep and light. The music is exceptional. The photography is skilled and beautiful. Sound editing alone deserves an Oscar. The creator gave this story its full due and time. You don't feel like you're in a documentary. You are wrapped in the story and when it ends, you just have to keep on going in it. Out of 100, this movie deserves 105.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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madeline r

Incredibly moving, and a ray of hope in a dismal situation. These men are amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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This movie captures some of the "most beautiful things" about this sport, the comradery you share with those in your boat, the peacefulness of being on the water, and how you can be years or decades from having rowed but you will always be a rower. Could watch this movie over and over again! Well done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Excellent portrayal of black lives being influenced and changed by positive opportunities. Then these lives influencing more lives. Outstanding

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

It captured the beauty and how important teamwork is in this special sport. And the way it forces diverse people to learn to get along is so timely.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Mary Mazzio

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Robert Fitzgerald

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John H. Carlson

Executive Producer

Ted Dintersmith

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Mary Mazzio chronicles the first African American high-school rowing team from the West Side of Chicago.

Director: Mary Mazzio
Producer: John H. Carlson, Ted Dintersmith, Ginny Gilder, Bruce Herring
Screenwriter: Robert Fitzgerald
Production Co: 50 Eggs Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 31, 2020
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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