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Memories of a Penitent Heart

2016 1h 17m Documentary LGBTQ+ List
Tomatometer 4 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Twenty-five years after her uncle died of AIDS, a woman tracks down his lover and opens a Pandora's box of family drama.

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Kristen Lopez Cinema Sentries A heartwrenching story of familial flaws and the mythologizing of people deceased, there's enough memories and heart to entice you. May 21, 2020 Full Review Nick Schager Village Voice A highly personal portrait of the importance of embracing who you have while you still can. Apr 27, 2016 Full Review Laura Davis One Room With A View So raw, it speaks universally for the unresolved family conflicts that are common to all. Rated: 5/5 Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Nathanael Hood Screen Comment the only way to understand Memories of a Penitent Heart is to see it yourself. I hope you do. My words can't do it justice. Rated: 9/10 Dec 28, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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greg r The ending is rushed. The idea is wonderful. But this documentary desperately needed follow through. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Twenty-five years after her uncle died of AIDS, a woman tracks down his lover and opens a Pandora's box of family drama.
Director
Cecilia Aldarondo
Producer
Cecilia Aldarondo, Patricia Benabe
Production Co
Blackscrackle Films
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 19, 2018
Runtime
1h 17m