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A Most Beautiful Thing

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Its humanity and optimism remain powerful. Rated: 3/4 Jul 31, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Charles Solomon FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This is a very compelling film and a very timely one. Sep 5, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member OUTSTANDING movie!!!! Very well done!!! There truly is a tight bond that happens amongst a crew team & it's like no other. If 2 people on a boat are arguing or not getting along, it throws the whole boat off & they won't do well. U have to be completely in unison on all levels and this documentary did a great job of depicting that. Aside from that, this movie is truly a Most Beautiful Thing!!! This is exactly what our world needs these days. I wish everyone was as open to possibilities and potential friendships as these guys are. If everyone saw each other for the beautiful person we are, the differences that make us each unique and the value we each bring to the table instead of judging people and being biased against people based on certain criteria, this world would be such a more beautiful place!!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about this movie. It is a must see!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Mary Mazzio
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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