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Far From the Tree

Original title: Far from the Tree
  • 2017
  • Unrated
  • 1h 33m
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7.7/10
662
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Andrew Solomon in Far From the Tree (2017)
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Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a ... Read allBased on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways.Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways.

  • Directors
    • Rachel Dretzin
    • Jamila Ephron
  • Stars
    • Amy Allnutt
    • Jack Allnutt
    • Harry Burdick
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    662
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    • Directors
      • Rachel Dretzin
      • Jamila Ephron
    • Stars
      • Amy Allnutt
      • Jack Allnutt
      • Harry Burdick
    • 11User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    Amy Allnutt
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    Jack Allnutt
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    Harry Burdick
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    Emily Perl Kingsley
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    Jason Kingsley
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    Leah Smith
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    Andrew Solomon
    • Self
    Joseph A. Stramondo
    • Self
    Loini Vivao
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Rachel Dretzin
      • Jamila Ephron
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    10toniegarcia

    How is this not a 10?

    The same people that rate the Grand Canyon a 4 is why these beautiful stories are judged as anything but. Should be a mandatory watch in middle and high school.
    10deborah-99172

    Excellent documentary

    Excellent movie exploring families with a child who is "different" in some way. Profoundly moving and complicated, even uplifting. Makes me want to read Solomon's book.
    9Jen_006

    Incredibly moving

    A thought provoking look into the lives of special needs patients and their families. I cried many times while watching. Highly recommended.
    7emailtombuchanan

    Watch It on TV, Not in a Theater

    Documentary about families with kids that are 'different,' based on the book by the same name. Issues include autism, down's syndrome, a dwarf, and a child killer. The author is gay, and used that issue and his family reaction as the springboard to examine other families with 'different' children. I saw this at a proper theater and it was pretty good, but in a PBS documentary kind of way, and did not stand up as a feature.
    10lolly67

    PUTS LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE

    When I think about something happening in my life that seems too much to bear at the time, it's so easy to forget that there are so many wonderful human beings that live through and even thrive with situations I could never even imagine. It helped remind me to always keep things in perspective and to be grateful for what I have. Courage, tenacity, willingness, open mindedness, integrity, acceptance, love and never, ever giving up is so readily shown by those willing to share their life in this documentary. We are all deserving of everything we desire, no matter what our circumstances.

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      The book that Andrew and John read to their son George is The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis, the fifth book in the Chronicles of Narnia.
    • Connections
      Features Sesame Street (1969)
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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Far from the Tree
    • Production companies
      • Ark Media
      • Flux Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $166,018
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,885
      • Jul 22, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $166,018
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
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