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Songs My Brothers Taught Me

2015, Movie, 1h 38min

With an older brother in jail and living with their single mother on Pine Ridge Reservation, Johnny and his sister Jashuan's lives develop new challenges when their absentee cowboy father suddenly dies. The loss prompts Johnny to strike out for Los Angeles, but would mean leaving behind his beloved sister.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...deeply intelligent debut.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ian Freer

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A striking debut from a blistering talent.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Jordan Hoffman

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...tale of Lakota life finds wonder in ennui...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ella Kemp

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...a vivid portrait of a community on the fringes without frills or fuss.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Godfrey Cheshire

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...an earnest, smartly mounted film about life on a present-day reservation.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic David Madsen

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...Chloé Zhao [fanger] skønheden i disse menneskers kummerlige tilværelse gennem simpelt nærvær og hverdagsritualer.

Read full review at Soundvenue

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"Songs My Brothers Taught Me" is a powerful and moving film that explores themes of family, identity, adolescence , death , and belonging. It tells te story of Johnny Winters( John Reddy), a young man who lives woth his mother (Irene Bedard) and sister Jashaun (Jashaun St. John) on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation After their father's death, Johnny must come to terms with his new reality and decide what kind of life he wants to live. Alongside his sister, Johnny navigates emotional goodbyes, unlikely friendships , and conflicting desires as they both try to find their place in the world. Chloé Zhao's directorial debut is an intimate portrayal of life on the reservation masterfully captured through stunning cinematography while showcasing talented performances from its cast.

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