How Do You Measure a Year?

2021

29m

Documentary

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5 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt documents his daughter's growth from age 2 to age 18.

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

It is an ideal way to get one’s daughter to sit on the couch with dad, who will have the convincing argument that it will be for only 28 (possibly teary) minutes.

Jun 13, 2023

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John Serba

Decider

Conceptually, the film functions on two levels: A loosely scientific one that charts incremental intellectual and emotional maturity. And the other, more prevailing, is about the emotional journey of a parent...

Jun 21, 2023

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

An exceptional documentary short that invites us to reflect upon the transience of time, the beauty of transformation, and the power of a father's love. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 9/10

Jun 14, 2023

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Wonderfully simple, yet ambitious, and sweetly touching.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 13, 2023

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Chris Esper

Film Threat

A home movie that leaves the viewer with a big grin and perhaps even reflective on their own life. It chronicles life and time uniquely and beautifully.

Rated: 9/10

Mar 7, 2023

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christy s

So sweet. Wish I had that treasure of my daughter. She seemed to stay the same person over all that time. Great idea and fun to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/23

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Greg R

My newly minted 17 year old daughter and I just finished this 29 minute documentary. Me sobbing all the way through. She, seeing herself in so many of the scenes. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/25/23

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 29 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt documents his daughter's growth from age 2 to age 18.

Director: Jay Rosenblatt
Distributor: Max
Production Co: Jay Rosenblatt Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2023
Runtime: 29m

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