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Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

2018Movie1 h 43 min

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wondrous documentary movie about a real life story and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

She saw the future through the camera lens

The epic life story of Alice Guy-Blaché (1873–1968), a French screenwriter, director and producer, true pioneer of cinema, the first person who made a narrative fiction film; author of hundreds of movies, but banished from history books. Ignored and forgotten. At last remembered.

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  • Biographical Documentary
  • Pioneering Filmmaker
  • Historical Revelation
  • Cinematic Legacy
  • Inspiring Story
  • Untold History
  • Feminist Perspective
  • Educational
  • Archival Footage

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Directed by
Pamela B. Green
Produced by
Pamela B. Green

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Facts

December 7, 2018 · 1 h 43 min · Documentary, History

Released
December 7, 2018
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
15 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché?"

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Where can I stream Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché?

In the United States, Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché streams on Hoopla, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%).

Is Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.