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      Pushing the Elephant

      2010 1h 31m Documentary List
      Reviews 100% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings A mother and daughter reunite after being separated during civil war in the Congo. Read More Read Less

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      Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Pertinent without being overtly political, Pushing The Elephant moves along the documentary story of the Congo, one which we can all only hope will ultimately have a happy ending. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 2, 2011 Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher Davenport... and Mandel take a hands-off approach... and stand aside to let Mapendo simply be the amazing inspiration she is. Mar 29, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Tells the story of an amazing woman who has not let bitterness overcome her in the midst of all she has lost. Now she speaks hope to those who have lost it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Really interesting. I have to confess I don't know much about the ongoing conflict in the Congo. I thought the film would be like The Visitor (i.e. complaining about the US immigration system), but it's not like that at all. The movie is a little unwieldy, and probably should have been content to focus on the mother-daughter relationship; still, it holds your attention throughout and is very informative. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A mother and daughter reunite after being separated during civil war in the Congo.
      Director
      Beth Davenport, Elizabeth Mandel
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 31m