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Stories We Tell

2012 · 109 min · Documentary

Filmmaker Sarah Polley turns the camera on her own family, interviewing relatives and friends to unravel a long-held secret about her late mother — and finds that everyone remembers the truth differently. A playful, moving documentary about memory and storytelling.

Why it’s here

A Canadian documentary landmark about family memory and authorship.

Runtime
109 min
Genre
Documentary
Mood
thoughtful · dreamlike
Entry
some context
Best for
documentary viewers
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Part of 10 Essential Canadian Films

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