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Darwin

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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.

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Toronto Star 08/24/2012
2/4
A dull place doesn't automatically become worthy of scrutiny when a camera lens is aimed at it. Go to Full Review Adam Nayman Globe and Mail 08/24/2012
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 08/19/2011
5/5
"Darwin" is a beautiful, elegiac work with unexpected impact and meaning. Go to Full Review Film4 Staff Film4 10/18/2011
4.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters 09/08/2011
As Darwin shows again and again, not talking can be its own form of storytelling. Go to Full Review Fr. Chris Carpenter Movie Dearest 08/18/2011
A-
Illuminating...To its credit, the documentary never leads viewers to laugh at the (eccentric) subjects' expense. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/22/2013 Monty Brannigan is my grandfather See more 01/04/2013 A dull place doesn't automatically become worthy of scrutiny when a camera lens is aimed at it. See more 12/28/2011 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. See more 10/15/2011 Atmospheric doc about the lives of thirty-five eccentric inhabitants of a Death Valley ghost town. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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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Movie Info

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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