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Gift
2019 90m
Documentary
6.6
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Creative essay doc inspired by Lewis Hyde's classic bestseller The Gift. Chronicling gift-based cultures around the world and challenging the logic of global capitalism, the film inspires the question: is life about getting or giving?
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Directed By
Robin McKenna
Written By
Robin McKenna
Studio
Gaudete Films Inc.
,
Intuitive Pictures
Cast of Gift
Marcus Alfred
Self
Wayne Alfred
Giorgio De Finis
Self
Mingwei Lee
Self
Gift Reviews
Washington Post
Michael O'Sullivan
There are no on-screen titles identifying names, places or dates - most of the previous paragraph I looked up online - but the film's unifying message is clear: All its subjects are involved in giving something away.
Blu-ray.com
Brian Orndorf
"Gift" only wants to be the most peaceful moviegoing event of the film year, working to create a feel-good overview of human possibility.
Film-Forward.com
Phil Guie
McKenna does not play favorites, judging all of her subjects to be as deserving of sympathy and admiration as any of the others.
The Victoria Advocate
Joe Friar
McKenna captures the spirit of Hyde's classic novel as the film becomes a meditative piece and hopefully a lesson for all of us in the importance of giving back. Inspiring!
Spirituality & Practice
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
A documentary showing how art keeps moving in circles of sharing, giving, and generosity.
Spirituality & Health
Bilge Ebiri
There is a radical utopianism at the heart of Gift, but for its 90-minute running time, Robin McKenna's documentary makes you believe such a world is possible.
New York Times
A.O. Scott
At a time when art is relentlessly commercialized and commodified, Robin McKenna's "Gift" provides a gentle and welcome reminder of other values.
Los Angeles Times
Carlos Aguilar
Ideal as follow-up to a meditation session, McKenna's feature turns less gratifying as the sharp light of reality trickles into its philosophical cracks.
Hollywood Reporter
Frank Scheck
For many people, Gift will live up to its title.
Denerstein Unleashed
Robert Denerstein
[Robin] McKenna's documentary can seem like a bit of a stunt, but for the 90 minutes it takes to watch Gift, it's possible to surrender to its spirit.
The DC Line
Pat Padua
McKenna's gentle film...encourages the viewer to look beyond the monetary value of creativity.
Cinemalogue
Todd Jorgenson
... assembles some powerful contemporary examples of everyday philanthropy as a vehicle for breaking down socioeconomic barriers and connecting us all.
What She Said
Anne Brodie
Interesting, if slow movie experience.
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