What Can I Tell You

1978Movie57 min

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A wholesome, hopeful documentary movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A portrait of three generations of wonderfully eccentric Italian American women living in a small town near Boulder.

Feels like

  • Observational Documentary
  • Multi-Generational Portrait
  • Italian-American Culture
  • Family Dynamics
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Slice-of-Life
  • Community Focus
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Character Study

Crew

Music by
Rachel Faro

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 1978 · 57 min · Documentary

Released
January 1, 1978
Runtime
57 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is What Can I Tell You okay for kids?"

Questions about What Can I Tell You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is What Can I Tell You okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is What Can I Tell You plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch What Can I Tell You?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.