Citizen Penn

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Citizen Penn

2020

1h 33m

Documentary

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Citizen Penn chronicles the moment Sean Penn and a team of volunteers landed in Haiti just days after a 7.0 earthquake struck in 2010 and the ten years since, offering viewers an intimate, honest, and self-reflective look into the triumphs and challenges of a man who decided to do something. He got involved in a way few celebrity activists ever will. Viewers can decide for themselves whether Haiti is better off for it.

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

If you go into it thinking that you're going to be rolling your eyes at the ultimate self-deluded celebrity do-gooder, the movie may stop you in your tracks.

May 9, 2021

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

A revealing, engaging chronicle of the actor's activism.

May 6, 2021

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Perhaps the film could have benefited from a more analytical discussion of Haiti's larger historical context, but it's a worthwhile record.

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2021

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

Though the documentary can feel self-aggrandizing and an attempt to shift negative perceptions of Penn's personal style of activism, his dedication to helping Haiti is obviously not a publicity stunt.

Rated: 3/5

May 18, 2021

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

Sean Penn's actiivism, heart and commitment to the greater good of the globe is on full display in Citizen Penn. Other photo opp driven celebs should take a page out of HIS book.

May 14, 2021

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Alex Saveliev

Film Threat

As it stands, it functions as a perfectly serviceable call to action, an extended, heartfelt PSA that neither glamorizes nor demonizes the actor.

Rated: 7/10

May 6, 2021

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Don Hardy Jr.

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Synopsis

Citizen Penn chronicles the moment Sean Penn and a team of volunteers landed in Haiti just days after a 7.0 earthquake struck in 2010 and the ten years since, offering viewers an intimate, honest, and self-reflective look into the triumphs and challenges of a man who decided to do something. He got involved in a way few celebrity activists ever will. Viewers can decide for themselves whether Haiti is better off for it.

Director: Don Hardy Jr.
Producer: Don Hardy Jr., Shawn Dailey
Screenwriter: Don Hardy Jr.
Production Co: KTF Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2021
Runtime: 1h 33m

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