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She Looks Like Me

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Born without legs, Jen Bricker is abandoned at the hospital by her biological parents. Raised in Illinois, Jen begins to idolize America's superstar gymnast -- the mesmerizing Dominique Moceanu. As Jen watches on from afar, Dominique wins gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics before becoming a pioneering voice in the sport, calling out institutional abuse that would culminate in the Larry Nassar scandal. Inspired by her hero Dominique, Jen competes at the junior Olympics and goes on to become a world-famous aerialist and motivational speaker. But little does Jen know that all along, she and Dominique share a shocking secret.

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Siddhant Adlakha Variety 03/19/2024
Despite the flaws in its construction, the film proves riveting in isolated moments, enough to make it an intriguing watch, even though two women’s final steps toward much-needed catharsis unfold mostly off-screen. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 03/16/2024
“She Looks Like Me” ultimately would have worked at half its length, a version that homes in a little tighter on its messages instead of cutting back and forth between them. Go to Full Review
David Ehrlich IndieWire 03/14/2024
C+
Despite Jones’ praise-worthy refusal to reduce this incredible story to its most digestible emotions, his film lacks the same inner strength that it reveals so beautifully in its subjects. Go to Full Review
Emma Vine Loud and Clear Reviews 08/15/2024
5/5
She Looks Like Me is an inspiring true story and a testament to an individual’s hopefulness, determination, and the unspoken bonds between siblings. Go to Full Review
Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 03/22/2024
An unpleasantly crowded documentary that’s weighed down by too much story. Plus, you'll have the big twist figured out early on. Go to Full Review
Elena Lazic Cineuropa 03/21/2024
Director Torquil Jones has a light touch over material that could have been framed in a much more explosive and sensationalistic manner. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis Born without legs, Jen Bricker is abandoned at the hospital by her biological parents. Raised in Illinois, Jen begins to idolize America's superstar gymnast -- the mesmerizing Dominique Moceanu. As Jen watches on from afar, Dominique wins gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics before becoming a pioneering voice in the sport, calling out institutional abuse that would culminate in the Larry Nassar scandal. Inspired by her hero Dominique, Jen competes at the junior Olympics and goes on to become a world-famous aerialist and motivational speaker. But little does Jen know that all along, she and Dominique share a shocking secret.
Director
Torquil Jones
Producer
Ian Davies, Lindsey Dryden, Torquil Jones
Screenwriter
Torquil Jones
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m