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American Circumcision

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Activists protest the widespread practice of nonreligious circumcision.
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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall The film feels overlong and one-sided, but it traverses a long-needed debate. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 28, 2019 Full Review Andrew Karpan Nonfics (Substack) A lively debate over the fate of foreskins. Sep 7, 2018 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film A must for parents-to-be considering this issue - if only because, whatever they choose, it can help to give them confidence that they have made an informed decision - Brendon Marotta's film presents a wide-ranging analysis of a neglected subject. Rated: 4/5 Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Bradley Gibson Film Threat If you're a person who cleaves to evidence based science, it's a hard film to watch because the scientific method takes a beating in all the emotional histrionics. Rated: 6/10 Apr 20, 2018 Full Review Harvey S. Karten Big Apple Reviews A razor-sharp documentary and call to action in support of banning circumcision nationwide in America. Rated: A- Apr 6, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Heinz M It's a very good documentation about a very big problem that's getting swept under the rug. It's a shame that we, in 2024, even still have to talk about that evil and gruesome act. That we have to talk about if it's okay to amputate important parts of babies genitals. And that we even have to talk about if if it's okay to cut torture a baby, just because someone wants to do it to them. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Audience Member Thought-provoking documentary on a taboo subject and human rights abuse - child genital cutting - that has affected and still affects millions of children and the adults they became. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member It was extremely informative. Yes at times it is one-sided; however, I believe every parent who has to make this decision NEEDS to watch this movie. There are so many things to consider when that time comes for those who have baby boys. The decision should not be taken lightly either. I say a solid 4 stars!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member American Circumcision is an unbiased documentary on the topic of circumcision. If you discount the 20 minutes on the topic of foreskin restoration, the pro-circumcision experts are given the exact same amount of screen time as the pro-foreskin experts. Also, you can tell that all of the Rotten critics are either circumcised men or men who support circumcision. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member it does have an axe to grind but educational & enlightening.. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member The film is amateurishly done with occasional poor and sudden cuts, but does not take away from its central message nor the information that it communicates. It does not do much in the way of showing a bipartisan point of view as it attempts to, and the stance of the writers is very clear (being that circumcision is abusive or negative), but those who disagree with the intactivist movement prior to viewing would do well to at least give it a watch, as it definitely has the potential to change minds on a "sensitive" topic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Activists protest the widespread practice of nonreligious circumcision.
Director
Brendon Marotta
Producer
Brendon Marotta
Screenwriter
Brendon Marotta
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 31, 2018
Runtime
1h 41m
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