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The Historian

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A troubled history professor takes a new job and struggles with an unsettled department chair, student apathy, and a new relationship.
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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times [An] overlong and under-finessed look at the politics of academia. Jan 1, 2015 Full Review Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter Veteran actor William Sadler delivers a superb performance in this thoughtful if overly soapy drama set in the world of academia. Dec 10, 2014 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg New York Times Despite low production values, "The Historian," unrelated to the Elizabeth Kostova novel, sustains curiosity over what, for a debut, is a long running time. Nov 28, 2014 Full Review Esme Betamax Battle Royale With Cheese The Historian drags-I had to watch it in two sittings, tired from all the eye-rolling. The script is littered with such profundities as "I hate death. It sucks balls". Jul 4, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member If your interest lie in a semi-comedic drama about grad school, love and a happy ending, then this movie hits the spot! Well-acted with a storyline that was believable and entertaining. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Compelling, moving and revealing with just the right amount of romance, a serious movie about a professor of Latin who doubts his credibility and finds an answer Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member I screened this movie for Dances With Films and it reminded me of Giant, Hud, or any of the epic character studies of the 1950s. It's long, but never slow. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A troubled history professor takes a new job and struggles with an unsettled department chair, student apathy, and a new relationship.
Director
Miles Doleac
Producer
Miles Doleac, Ryan H. Jackson, Mackenzie Westmoreland, Ashleigh Nichols
Screenwriter
Miles Doleac
Production Co
Historia Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2016
Runtime
2h 4m
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