Beyond Belief

2007

1h 38m

Documentary

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85%

Tomatometer

13 Reviews

89%

Audience Score

250+ Ratings

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

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.

Aug 22, 2018

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Joshua Land

Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

Make sure to bring extra tissues when you go see Beth Murphy's intimate and inspiring documentary.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 29, 2008

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Martin Tsai

New York Sun

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.

Apr 21, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Beyond Belief is unlike any other 9/11 film you have seen.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 2, 2020

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Peter Keough

Boston Phoenix

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.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 2, 2008

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Audience Member

An inspiring documentary about some amazing people.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

The truth is they chose life over death... love over hate.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Heart breaking but worth watching

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

I <3 Sundance Channel! This documentary was very moving... I enjoyed watching something "positive" for the anniversary of 9/11.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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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