Red Shirley

2010·Movie
28min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Lou Reed interviews his cousin, Shirley Novick (Shulamit Rabinowitz), on the eve of her 100th birthday. Shirley recalls growing up in a small village in Poland during World War I; fleeing to the United States by way of Canada during World War II and losing her parents to the Nazis; toiling for 47 years in New York City's garment district, where she became a labor activist; reuniting with her sisters, who had emigrated to Palestine; and taking part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
Centenarian InterviewPolish Immigrant StoryLabor ActivismWWII HistoryHolocaust RemembranceSocial JusticePersonal ResilienceHistorical Insight

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Red Shirley worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Red Shirley?

0 h 28 min

Red Shirley runs 0 h 28 min.

Is Red Shirley based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Red Shirley in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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