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Every Brilliant Thing

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 12/27/2016
The subject is grim, the delivery buoyant: Mr. Donahoe is an ingratiating host -- at times overly so -- and as the Narrator he maintains a breakneck pace through an hour of reminiscence. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 12/27/2016
The old critical clich -- "You'll laugh, you'll cry" -- very much applies. But mostly you'll laugh. Go to Full Review David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle 12/21/2016
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Play and performance are spot on, but they are also more than they seem to be. Go to Full Review Roger Catlin rogercatlin.com 12/29/2016
There's no denying the generosity and depth of empathy found in audiences such as the ones filmed for this remarkable film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob S Nov 29 A bravura performance, with ingenious methods of pulling the audience into the presentation in a loving, warm-hearted way. It examines depression that is likely hereditary, and the path that is opened to suicidal thoughts after a loved one kills themself. It doesn't resolve completely, and in pushing for 'every brilliant thing' to list, it sometimes reaches too far. But highly recommended. See more 04/04/2019 This is the best thing I have seen in the last few years. See more 04/28/2018 I'm currently learning this play for my drama class. This script is well written and combines a mix of humor with a heart-quenching overall theme. I have a suicidal friend so this piece was particularly moving for me. See more 02/23/2017 Fantastic. Worth 100% on Rotten T See more 12/30/2016 An uplifting serious and comedic look at depression through Donahoe's personal experiences. Pretty great little documentary. See more Read all reviews
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Fenton Bailey

Director

Jonny Donahoe

Actor

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Director
Fenton Bailey