The Pulitzer at 100

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The Pulitzer at 100

Released Jul 21, 2017

1h 31m

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For a century the Pulitzer Prizes have remained the gold standard of excellence for a nation. The Pulitzers focus attention on what is best in journalism and the arts. An examination of the importance of words and language in a free democracy, the extraordinary people behind the honors, and their courage and struggles to get at truth. With readings by Helen Mirren, Liev Schrieber, John Lithgow and others.

Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

It's as if filmmaker Kirk Simon entered into the project without a carefully thought-out agenda, instead opting for more of a free-form approach that constantly undercuts its effectiveness.

Aug 10, 2017

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

Far too broad to be deep in any respect, the lightweight documentary benefits from access to plenty of top-shelf interviewees but plays like a back-patting muddle.

Jul 25, 2017

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

Plays as if the Pulitzers were presenting an award to themselves.

Jul 20, 2017

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

Lightweight and self-congratulatory, but with talent like this, at least it is entertaining.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 13, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

An intellectually satisfying tapestry of what is the literary world's most iconic prize.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 20, 2020

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Nathanael Hood

Unseen Films

But for a film barely one step above a puff piece, The Pulitzer at 100 remains a compelling documentary.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 27, 2018

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For a century the Pulitzer Prizes have remained the gold standard of excellence for a nation. The Pulitzers focus attention on what is best in journalism and the arts. An examination of the importance of words and language in a free democracy, the extraordinary people behind the honors, and their courage and struggles to get at truth. With readings by Helen Mirren, Liev Schrieber, John Lithgow and others.

Director: Kirk Simon
Producer: Kirk Simon
Distributor: First Run Features
Production Co: Marblemen Productions, First Run Features
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 21, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.6K
Runtime: 1h 31m

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