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Beyond Belief

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This documentary details the lives of Patti Quigley and Susan Retik, two Boston women who were both pregnant when they lost their husbands in the 9/11 attacks. Realizing that terrorism has many causes and victims, the two women start working on a benefit bicycle marathon, from Boston to Ground Zero, to aid Afghan widows. The success of this event convinces the women to make a trip to Afghanistan, where they witness firsthand the impoverished villages they are trying to help improve.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/22/2018
The whole thing is just so fabulously, gloriously risible. The narrative follows no known logic: not internal, not external, not even the logic that can't quite make up its mind and sits on the patio, dithering about whether to stay out or come in. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News 02/29/2008
3/4
Make sure to bring extra tissues when you go see Beth Murphy's intimate and inspiring documentary. Go to Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz New York Times 02/29/2008
3/5
This documentary feature follows 9/11 widows from suburban Boston, as they try to raise money to help war widows in Afghanistan. Go to Full Review Martin Tsai New York Sun 04/21/2023
It’s almost a relief to know that this film isn’t just an infomercial for grief, or some one-sided, isn’t-that-uplifting claptrap. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/02/2020
3.5/4.0
Beyond Belief is unlike any other 9/11 film you have seen. Go to Full Review Peter Keough Boston Phoenix 04/02/2008
3/4
Director Beth Murphy lets her subjects speak for themselves with a minimum of embellishment, and so the moments of stark poignance draw tears without exploiting them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/30/2013 An inspiring documentary about some amazing people. See more 06/30/2012 I watched this doc on Netflix the other day and was in tears. What a beautiful story about overcoming tragedy with love. I recommend this doc highly. See more 05/28/2012 A poignant look at how two American widows of 9/11 try to build awareness for the plight of Afghan widows and try to help them become self sufficient in a land that tries to keep them down. It was very emotional, keep the kleenex handy See more 03/24/2012 The truth is they chose life over death... love over hate. See more 02/22/2012 Heart breaking but worth watching See more 09/11/2010 I <3 Sundance Channel! This documentary was very moving... I enjoyed watching something "positive" for the anniversary of 9/11. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis This documentary details the lives of Patti Quigley and Susan Retik, two Boston women who were both pregnant when they lost their husbands in the 9/11 attacks. Realizing that terrorism has many causes and victims, the two women start working on a benefit bicycle marathon, from Boston to Ground Zero, to aid Afghan widows. The success of this event convinces the women to make a trip to Afghanistan, where they witness firsthand the impoverished villages they are trying to help improve.
Director
Beth Murphy
Producer
Beth Murphy
Production Co
Principle Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 25, 2017
Runtime
1h 38m