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Rich Hill

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The turbulent lives of three boys living in a poor Midwestern town, and the fragile bonds that sustain them.
Rich Hill

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As compassionate as it is infuriating, Rich Hill offers a sobering glimpse of American poverty.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader In this life, people limit their dreams to what you can find at the dollar store. Sep 4, 2014 Full Review Liam Lacey Globe and Mail The confluence of poverty, dysfunctional parenting and poor educational prospects makes the oft-idealized small-town life look like an incubator for failure, no matter how high and spectacular the Fourth of July fireworks fly. Rated: 3/4 Aug 22, 2014 Full Review Matthew Lickona San Diego Reader One moment, you're wincing; the next, you're shaking your head in sympathy. Rated: 3/5 Aug 21, 2014 Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site The documentary offers a close-up view of abject poverty and the wanton demolition of precious lives. Feb 26, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com There are too many moments when it feels like they achieve that intimacy at the expense of the children in question. Rated: 2.0/4.0 Sep 21, 2020 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter [A] terribly human, fitfully funny but always empathetic portrait... Jun 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Incredibly moving story that had me choking up & rooting for the boys at the same time. I JUST wanted to reach through my laptop to hug them & tell them how proud they should be. People & the system simply failed them. The courage and strength of Andrew was particularly inspirational. With some love & attention I'm sure they will have happy & purposeful lives. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Here's what it's about: One kid who's dumb as a stump. One kid who is a future violent felon. One kid who is sweet and loving but deeply naive and ignorant just like his dad. No bright futures to be seen. The movie is beautifully produced but there's really not much of a story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member What it is like in rural missouri! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Although this may not be the best documentary on this subject out there, I have (for some reason) come back to this a few times. Very interesting people in this which makes for pretty good entertainment. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member A wonderful film putting a piece of poverty in America under the lens. Exceptional soundtrack by Nathan Halpern (https://soundcloud.com/copticon). Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member In the country that boasts car elevators, gold plated bidets, diamond dog collars, and wall street offices lined with $75,000 rugs in them, that 3 good loving family boys have to fight the odds everyday of ever lifting themselves out of grinding poverty. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The turbulent lives of three boys living in a poor Midwestern town, and the fragile bonds that sustain them.
Director
Andrew Droz Palermo, Tracy Droz Tragos
Producer
Andrew Droz Palermo, Tracy Droz Tragos, David Armillei
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
Dinky Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 2014, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 7, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m