In Our Mothers' Gardens

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In Our Mothers' Gardens

Released May 6, 2021

1h 30m

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Filmmaker Shantrelle P. Lewis examines the complex and often humorous relationship between Black mothers and daughters.

Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Shantrelle P. Lewis' extraordinary documentary, from Oscar winner Ava DuVernay's Array film collective, is the ideal Mother's Day movie. It proves that sometimes the best stories come from simply listening.

Rated: 4/5

May 10, 2021

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Sarah-Tai Black

Los Angeles Times

It's a film to be watched not for its more literal filmmaking achievements, but rather for its ability to make you feel seen, with vulnerability and with love.

May 8, 2021

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Lovia Gyarkye

The Hollywood Reporter

Despite its flaws, In Our Mothers' Gardens is an assured documentary that cogently wrestles with Walker's thesis before enthusiastically passing the baton.

May 7, 2021

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Leslie Combemale

AWFJ.org

In Our Mothers' Gardens is a fearless, confessionalist record, from inside personal histories, of Black mothers and grandmothers, and it is beautifully steeped in Black love and culture.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 27, 2021

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

Women, especially women of color, will appreciate the honest, intimate, and insightful stories and sentiments this engaging documentary elicits from its subjects.

Rated: 3/5

May 17, 2021

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Jason Clinkscales

Decider

In Our Mothers' Gardens is the ideal celebration of a truth many are still coming to understand.

May 13, 2021

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Julie T

Excellent and moving movie, rich in describing the lives of various black women. Well worth watching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Audience Member

This is an extension of the book written by Mrs. Alice Walker. It is a grand discovery of mothers love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Filmmaker Shantrelle P. Lewis examines the complex and often humorous relationship between Black mothers and daughters.

Director: Shantrelle P. Lewis
Producer: JaSaun Buckner, Shantrelle P. Lewis
Distributor: Array Releasing
Production Co: House of the Seven Sisters
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 6, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2021
Runtime: 1h 30m