The 5 Browns

2018

1h 37m

Documentary

Biography

Drama

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6 Reviews

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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.

Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

[An] unsettling and powerful documentary.

Feb 12, 2020

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

A painful story that needed to be told.

Jan 22, 2019

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

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.

Jan 22, 2019

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Equally poignant, heartbreaking and inspirational.

Rated: 8.9/10

Jan 23, 2019

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Kam Williams

Sly Fox

A moving tale of survival that's timely, too, given the emergence of the #MeToo movement.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 19, 2019

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

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.

Nov 19, 2018

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Audience Member

It's a must-watch. You'll feel equal parts heartache and hope.You'll see some incredible talent and remarkable perseverance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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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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