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The 5 Browns

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Three Juilliard-trained sibling piano prodigies come to terms with the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of their manager and father.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 02/12/2020
[An] unsettling and powerful documentary. Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 01/22/2019
A painful story that needed to be told. Go to Full Review Glenn Kenny New York Times 01/22/2019
The five Browns are likable, admirable individuals; two of the sisters started the Foundation for Surviving Abuse, an advocacy group, and we see them at work with eloquence and compassion. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 01/23/2019
8.9/10
Equally poignant, heartbreaking and inspirational. Go to Full Review Kam Williams Sly Fox 01/19/2019
3.5/4
A moving tale of survival that's timely, too, given the emergence of the #MeToo movement. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 11/19/2018
By granting Niles such in-depth access to their lives, the 5 Browns make possible this cathartic chronicle of a terrible crime and the recovery of its victims. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/29/2019 It's a must-watch. You'll feel equal parts heartache and hope.You'll see some incredible talent and remarkable perseverance. See more 07/24/2019 The story of the Brown siblings is powerful enough as one of unusual musical genius and sympatico. This film exposes the circumstances that make their collective gift that much more compelling and powerful. THE 5 BROWNS: DIGGING THROUGH THE DARKNESS is a story about the power of sibling love, determination in the face of unspeakable trial and the strengthening bond of music. While the subject matter could have easily been sensationalized, the story is deftly guided by director Ben Niles in an engrossing yet balanced build to the reveal, as well as its after-effect on the siblings within the family unit and as performers. See more 07/24/2019 Great documentary. Tough story to reveal with some positivity. My expectation were that it would be dark and depressing; however, I was graciously surprised with the message of hope and liberation. A sad but uplifting story of strong, inspiring heroins. See more 07/23/2019 Captivating and heartwrenching. Its clear director Ben Niles took his time to reveal the layers of the five Browns' story and tell it beautifully from an inside perspective See more 07/23/2019 The information is superb and the director does a great job gathering the information. Highly recommended! Sad that these abuses have gone on for so long and continue to go on in this country. Good to be informed to help push legislation to protect children who need the support. See more Read all reviews
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Ben Niles

Director

Priscilla Alarcon

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Deondra Brown

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Ryan Brown

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Desirae Brown

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Ben Niles

Producer

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Synopsis Three Juilliard-trained sibling piano prodigies come to terms with the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of their manager and father.
Director
Ben Niles
Producer
Ben Niles
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 37m
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