Summary
The Feature does not reconcile fact and fiction; instead, it blurs the definitions seemingly represented by the film’s two clearly demarcated registers: that of the archival footage and that of the new, theatrical material.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences a little warmer than critics (+8)
Critics 56Audiences 64GoodWatch 64
Tomatometer56%
IMDb6.4
Running time
2 h 54 min
Longer than 9 in 10 documentaries, +78 min on the typical 96
typical 96174Half of all documentaries run 89–107 min.
Released
2008
November 28, 2008
18 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 2
- Andrew Neel Director, Writer, Cinematography
- Michel Auder Director, Writer, Cinematography
Writing · 1
- Luke Meyer Writer, Editor
Production · 1
- Ethan Palmer Producer
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