Bisbee '17

2018·Movie
2h 4min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Bisbee '17 fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The past is present.

It’s 2017 in Bisbee, Arizona, an old copper-mining town just miles from the Mexican border. The town’s close-knit community prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bisbee’s darkest hour: the infamous Bisbee Deportation of 1917, during which 1,200 striking miners were violently taken from their homes, banished to the middle of the desert, and left to die. Townspeople confront this violent, misunderstood past by staging dramatic recreations of the escalating strike. These dramatized scenes are based on subjective versions of the story and “directed,” in a sense, by residents with conflicting views of the event. Deeply personal segments torn from family history build toward a massive restaging of the deportation itself on the exact day of its 100th anniversary.
Historical ReenactmentMining TownSocial JusticeClass ConflictCommunity MemoryDocumentary-Drama HybridPolitical ReflectionCentennial CommemorationArizona History

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Questions about Bisbee '17

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Where can I stream Bisbee '17 legally?

Bisbee '17 is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandor. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bisbee '17 worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bisbee '17 rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Bisbee '17?

2 h 4 min

Bisbee '17 runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bisbee '17?

Critics97
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Bisbee '17 higher (97) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bisbee '17 in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bisbee '17?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bisbee '17 in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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