Raising Bertie

2017·Movie
1h 42min

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An intimate portrait of three African American boys coming of age in rural North Carolina

Raising Bertie is a longitudinal documentary feature following three young African American boys over the course of six years as they grow into adulthood in Bertie County, a rural African American-led community in Eastern North Carolina. Through the intimate portrayal of these boys, this powerful vérité film offers a rare in-depth look at the issues facing America's rural youth and the complex relationships between generational poverty, educational equity, and race. The evocative result is an experience that encourages us to recognize the value and complexity in lives all too often ignored.
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Where can I stream Raising Bertie legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Raising Bertie worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Raising Bertie?

1 h 42 min

Raising Bertie runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Raising Bertie?

Critics83
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Raising Bertie higher (83) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Raising Bertie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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