Rich Hill

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Rich Hill

2014,

1h 31m,

Documentary

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84%

51 Reviews

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81%

1,000+ Ratings

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84%

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51 Reviews

81%

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1,000+ Ratings

The turbulent lives of three boys living in a poor Midwestern town, and the fragile bonds that sustain them.

Critics Consensus

As compassionate as it is infuriating, Rich Hill offers a sobering glimpse of American poverty.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Sep 4, 2014

In this life, people limit their dreams to what you can find at the dollar store.

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

Aug 22, 2014

3/4

The confluence of poverty, dysfunctional parenting and poor educational prospects makes the oft-idealized small-town life look like an incubator for failure, no matter how high and spectacular the Fourth of July fireworks fly.

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

Aug 21, 2014

3/5

One moment, you're wincing; the next, you're shaking your head in sympathy.

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 26, 2021

The documentary offers a close-up view of abject poverty and the wanton demolition of precious lives.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 21, 2020

2.0/4.0

There are too many moments when it feels like they achieve that intimacy at the expense of the children in question.

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Jun 18, 2020

[A] terribly human, fitfully funny but always empathetic portrait...

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Jan 21, 2018

Incredibly moving story that had me choking up & rooting for the boys at the same time. I JUST wanted to reach through my laptop to hug them & tell them how proud they should be. People & the system simply failed them. The courage and strength of Andrew was particularly inspirational. With some love & attention I'm sure they will have happy & purposeful lives.

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George L

May 3, 2017

Here's what it's about: One kid who's dumb as a stump. One kid who is a future violent felon. One kid who is sweet and loving but deeply naive and ignorant just like his dad. No bright futures to be seen. The movie is beautifully produced but there's really not much of a story.

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George G

Feb 14, 2017

What it is like in rural missouri!

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Andrew Droz Palermo

Director

Tracy Droz Tragos

Director

Alyssa Jewell

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Andrew Jewell

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Elizabeth Jewell

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Synopsis

The turbulent lives of three boys living in a poor Midwestern town, and the fragile bonds that sustain them.

Director: Andrew Droz Palermo, Tracy Droz Tragos
Producer: Andrew Droz Palermo, Tracy Droz Tragos, David Armillei
Distributor: The Orchard
Production Co: Dinky Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 1, 2014, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 7, 2016
Runtime: 1h 31m

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