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GOOD LIE, THE

Director:

  Philippe Falardeau
  

Year Released:

  2014

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4 out of 5

n/a out of 5

Key Performances:

  Ger Duany
  Emmanuel Jal
  Arnold Oceng
  Kuoth Wiel
  Reese Witherspoon
Movie Haiku:Somewhat didactic but ultimately very moving drama about how a small group of kids managed to survive the Sudanese Civil War, then years in a Kenyan refugee camp. Finally they arrive in the USA just before 9/11 where a new set of challenges awaits them. Kudos to Witherspoon for adding her star power in a supporting role as a Kansas City employment counselor. NOT YET SEEN BY RICH.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  Yes

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  2014