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1/10
Hated it
20 December 2023
Ridiculously long. Unlikable characters. Zero character development. Rambling. Morose.

Told from the WRONG point of view. Should have been directed by native Americans, not Scorsese, whose best works are LONG in the past. Paid $25 for this crappy movie.

Acting is terrible - DeNiro plays the same character no matter the movie or setting - disgruntled, dishonest old man. DiCaprio disappoints - he's much better than this movie.

The script is awful with unrealistic dialogue. I'm an hour and a half in and not one character has been developed in an authentic manner.

The story is certainly worth telling. But from the Osage point of view, not the White point of view.

I'm not even going to finish it. Don't rent or buy. Save your money.
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10/10
Honest and inspirational
24 November 2023
An honest and thought-provoking documentary about a woman with an incredible life. The tender honesty displayed throughout the film shows the difficulties of a young woman who became famous at too young an age and the later self-reflection and examination that helped her to begin healing.

We all should be so lucky to have our lives chronicled with such tenderness and wisdom and brilliance. This is an Oscar-worthy film and should definitely be nominated for best documentary. My husband and I are still talking about it all day today.

Her family issues. The fame that probably brought her stress and trauma. Her activism. Joan Baez is an icon and an inspiration.

Even at the age of 79, she has "promises to keep in miles to go before she sleeps."
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