Darwin

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Darwin

2011

1h 26m

Documentary

Drama

History

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9 Reviews

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Residents of an isolated community in Death Valley, Calif., coexist in a place without a government, a church, jobs or children.

Toronto Star

A dull place doesn't automatically become worthy of scrutiny when a camera lens is aimed at it.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 24, 2012

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Adam Nayman

Globe and Mail

Depending on how you look at it, Darwin is either an affirmative record of proud outliers getting by on true grit or a grim snapshot of a community on its last, buckling legs.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 24, 2012

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

"Darwin" is a beautiful, elegiac work with unexpected impact and meaning.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 19, 2011

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Film4 Staff

Film4

Refusing to patronise the participants of his film, Brandestini's use of a chilling score, beautiful photography and a keen sense of balance makes Darwin a fascinating and charming film.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 18, 2011

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Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters

As Darwin shows again and again, not talking can be its own form of storytelling.

Sep 8, 2011

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Fr. Chris Carpenter

Movie Dearest

Illuminating...To its credit, the documentary never leads viewers to laugh at the (eccentric) subjects' expense.

Rated: A-

Aug 18, 2011

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Monty Brannigan is my grandfather

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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A dull place doesn't automatically become worthy of scrutiny when a camera lens is aimed at it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

A beautiful documentary that stands apart What makes Darwin fascinating is its ambivalence: it is funny but moving, disturbing but captivating. It gives you a look into a world you would never experience otherwise: a ghost town populated by a few misfits who each have incredible stories to tell. A memorable documentary that stands out, especially with its stunning music and cinematography! I highly recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Atmospheric doc about the lives of thirty-five eccentric inhabitants of a Death Valley ghost town.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Nick Brandestini

Director

Hank Jones

Actor

Taylor Segrest

Writer

Vesna Brandestini

Executive Producer

Nick Brandestini

Producer

Sandra Ruch

Co-Producer

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Synopsis

Residents of an isolated community in Death Valley, Calif., coexist in a place without a government, a church, jobs or children.

Director: Nick Brandestini
Producer: Nick Brandestini
Screenwriter: Taylor Segrest
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 26m

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